Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Pakistan Wins First T20I
Sri Lanka and Pakistan played the first match of their three-match T20 series on January 7, 2026, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Pakistan won the match by six wickets, scoring 129 runs to chase down Sri Lanka's total of 128.
Pakistan's bowlers, including Shadab Khan and Salman Mirza, did well to restrict Sri Lanka's scoring.
Sahibzada Farhan scored 51 runs to help Pakistan win comfortably.
This series is important for both teams as they prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan is using this series to get used to the conditions, while Sri Lanka is trying to find the best team for the World Cup.
Pakistan won the first T20I against Sri Lanka by six wickets, chasing down 129 runs with 20 balls to spare.
Sri Lanka was bowled out for 128 runs, with Shadab Khan and Salman Mirza being the top bowlers for Pakistan.
Sahibzada Farhan scored 51 runs for Pakistan, helping them achieve the target comfortably.
The series is significant for both teams as they prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka has faced internal issues, including the dropping of their captain and reshuffling of the coaching staff.
- Who
- Sri Lanka and Pakistan cricket teams
- What
- First T20I match of a three-match series
- When
- January 7, 2026
- Where
- Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
- Why
- Preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held under similar conditions in Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Match Performance
Pakistan
Pakistan won the first T20I by six wickets, restricting Sri Lanka to 128 and chasing the target with 20 balls to spare.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was bowled out for 128 and lost the match by six wickets.
Preparation for T20 World Cup
Pakistan
Pakistan is using this series to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is also using this series to find the right balance before naming their final 15 for the T20 World Cup 2026.
- Teams
- Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
- Match
- 1st T20I
- Series
- Three-match series
- Venue
- Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
- Date
- January 7, 2026
- Time
- 7 PM IST
- Significance
- Preparation for T20 World Cup 2026
- Head-to-Head
- Pakistan leads 16-11
- Player of the Match
- Shadab Khan
- Top Scorer for Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan (51 runs)
- Top Bowler for Pakistan
- Salman Mirza (3-18)
Sources
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Streaming Details: When And Where To Watch SL vs PAK 1st T20I
Sri Lanka Reveal Squad For T20I Series Vs Pakistan
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live streaming in India: When & where to watch on TV & online? SL vs PAK predicted XIs
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Live Cricket Streaming: When and Where to Watch PAK vs SL T20I Match Today Live Telecast & Stream?
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st T20I: PAK, SL Aim To Land First Blow In 3-Match Series
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Score: Pakistan opt to bowl first after Salman Ali Agha wins toss in Dambulla
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score, 1st T20I: Follow Match Action And Scorecard From Dambulla
