Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat fifties secure 1-0 lead for Pakistan

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – 1st T20I, Rawalpindi

• Result: Pakistan 187/6 (18.5 overs) beat Sri Lanka 182/8 (20 overs) by 4 wickets.

• Key Performances:

  • Pakistan:
    • Sahibzada Farhan – 89 off 53 (10 fours, 4 sixes)
    • Maaz Sadaqat – 50 off 29 (4 fours, 3 sixes)
    • Eshan Malinga – 2/33 (economical 4th over, 5th over)
  • Sri Lanka:
    • Lahiru Udara – 91 off 55 (11 fours, 1 six)
    • Kamindu Mendis – 23 off 18
    • Naseem Shah – 3/36 (6 wides in first over)
    • Mohammad Imran Randhawa – 2/21

• Match Highlights:

  • Pakistan chased 183 in 18.5 overs, reaching 187 with 4 wickets in hand.
  • Farhan and Sadaqat built a 90‑run partnership, with Farhan reaching a half‑century in 33 balls.
  • Pakistan’s bowlers contained Sri Lanka’s top scorer, Udara, and took key wickets (Sadaqat LLBW, Chameera 100th T20I wicket).
  • Sri Lanka’s innings was dominated by Udara’s 91, but wickets fell regularly, limiting the chase.

• Scorecard Summary:

  • Sri Lanka: 182/8 (20 overs) – Udara 91, Mendis 23.
  • Pakistan: 187/6 (18.5 overs) – Farhan 89, Sadaqat 50.

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