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Farhan and Sadaqat half-centuries lead Pakistan to victory over Sri Lanka in 1st T20
- 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 early.
- Anchoring the chase, Farhan scored 89 off 53 balls while Maaz Sadaqat contributed a blistering 50 off 29 to seal the target with clinical efficiency.
- This victory gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the hosts chased down the 183-run target with seven balls to spare.
- Rawalpindi will host the final two matches this Sunday and next Tuesday, providing the venue for all three T20Is in the series.
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France24Farhan leads Pakistan to T20 win over Sri Lanka
Farhan, appointed captain last month, smacked 89 off 53 balls with 10 fours and four sixes, guiding Pakistan to their target of 183 in 18.5 overs. The win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Sri Lanka posted 182-8 as opener Lahiru Udara struck 91 off 55 balls after the tourists won the toss and batted. Farhan and Fakhar Zaman got the hosts off to a rollicking start of 54-0 in five overs as Sri Lanka's attack failed to stop the f…
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights 2026: Farhan, Sadaqat Help Green Shirts Clinch Clinical Victory
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in the first T20I. Check real-time updates of the PAK vs SL 1st T20 match of the three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi as it happened
·New Delhi, India
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