Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Pakistan leads Sri Lanka series
Pakistan won the first T20I match against Sri Lanka by six wickets.
Sri Lanka scored 128 runs in their innings, with Janith Liyanage scoring 40 runs.
Pakistan chased down the target of 129 runs, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 51 runs.
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
Pakistan now leads the three-match series 1-0.
The teams will play the next match to continue the series.
Pakistan is looking to win the series with a match to spare, while Sri Lanka needs to win to stay alive in the series.
The match is scheduled to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, with no live telecast in India but available on the Fancode app and website.
Pakistan won the first T20I against Sri Lanka by six wickets.
Sri Lanka scored 128 runs in 19.2 overs, with Janith Liyanage top-scoring with 40 runs.
Pakistan chased down the target of 129 runs, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 51 runs.
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
Pakistan leads the three-match series 1-0 and aims to win the series with a match to spare.
- Who
- Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket teams
- What
- Second T20I match of a three-match series
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Why
- Part of a three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Series Outcome
Pakistan
Pakistan aims to win the series with a match to spare.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka needs to win to stay alive in the series.
Match Importance
Pakistan
Pakistan is looking to secure the series and gain momentum before the T20 World Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is determined to prove their strength in the format and avoid a series loss at home.
- Match Result
- Pakistan won by 6 wickets
- Venue
- Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Player of the Match
- Shadab Khan
- Sri Lanka's Total
- 128 runs in 19.2 overs
- Pakistan's Target
- 129 runs
- Top Scorer for Sri Lanka
- Janith Liyanage (40 runs)
- Top Scorer for Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan (51 runs)
- Series Lead
- Pakistan leads 1-0
- Match Schedule
- Second T20I to be played
- Toss Time
- 6:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming
- Fancode app and website
Sources
1st T20I: Pakistan register six-wicket win over Sri Lanka, take 1-0 lead in three-match series
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Streaming Details: When And Where To Watch SL Vs PAK Match?
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan 2nd T20 LIVE: SL look to stay alive as Pakistan chase series win
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Live Cricket Streaming: When and Where to Watch PAK vs SL T20I Today Match Live Telecast & Stream?
