Farhan and Sadaqat Half-Centuries Lead Pakistan to Victory over Sri Lanka in 1st T20
Farhan scored 89 and Maaz Sadaqat added 50 as Pakistan chased 183 with seven balls left to take a 1-0 series lead.
- On Friday, October 9, 2026, Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan led his team to a 4-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- Electing to bowl first on a dew-laden pitch, Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka to 182-8, with bowler Naseem Shah claiming three wickets to set the tone.
- Farhan anchored the chase with an 89-run knock off 53 balls, while Maaz Sadaqat contributed a blistering 50 off 29 to seal the target.
- This victory gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the hosts successfully chased down the 183-run target with seven balls to spare.
- Rawalpindi will host the final two matches of the series this Sunday and next Tuesday, extending the three-match competition at the same venue.
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