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Farhan's 89 leads Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first match of their three-game T20 international series in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan scored 89 runs as his team chased a target of 183, finishing at 187 for six in 18.5 overs.
Maaz Sadaqat also made 50, and the pair added 92 runs to put Pakistan close to victory.
Sri Lanka had scored 182 for eight after opener Lahiru Udara made 91.
Udara helped his team recover from an early collapse, but Pakistan's bowlers took eight wickets and kept the total within reach.
The win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the series.
The remaining two matches will also be played in Rawalpindi, on Sunday and Tuesday.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first T20I at Rawalpindi, chasing a target of 183 in 18.5 overs.
Captain Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 89, while Maaz Sadaqat made 50 as the pair added 92 runs.
Lahiru Udara scored 91 from 55 balls to help Sri Lanka post 182 for eight.
Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis said his side was 20 to 25 runs short and needed to bat with more positive intent in the Powerplay.
- Who
- Pakistan and Sri Lanka; Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat led Pakistan’s chase.
- What
- Pakistan won the first T20I by four wickets.
- When
- Friday, October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan.
- Why
- Pakistan chased Sri Lanka’s total of 182 for eight, reaching 187 for six in 18.5 overs.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sri Lanka fell 20 to 25 runs short.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
The second T20I is scheduled to be played at Rawalpindi.
The remaining third T20I is scheduled to be played at Rawalpindi.
- Pakistan score
- 187 for six in 18.5 overs
- Sri Lanka score
- 182 for eight
- Sahibzada Farhan
- 89 runs; named Player of the Match by News18
- Maaz Sadaqat
- 50 runs off 29 balls
- Lahiru Udara
- 91 runs off 55 balls
- Series score
- Pakistan lead 1-0 in a three-match series
Sources
Sahibzada Farhan leads Pakistan to win over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I
Sahibzada Farhan Leads Pakistan To Confidence-Boosting Win Over Sri Lanka
PAK vs SL, 1st T20I: Farhan, Sadaqat half-centuries lead Pakistan to victory over Sri Lanka
Match-winner on captaincy debut! Farhan leads Pak to stunning chase vs Sri Lanka
Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: PAK Win By 4 Wickets, Take 1-0 Lead In 3-Match Series
Farhan, Sadaqat help Pakistan ace 183 chase to go 1-0 up
Pakistan v Sri Lanka - first T20 scorecard
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