Pakistan boosted their T20 World Cup credentials with a commanding six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-game series in Dambulla.
After restricting the hosts to 128, Pakistan chased down the target with 20 balls to spare. Shadab Khan starred on his return from injury, striking twice in his first over, while Abrar Ahmed and Salman Mirza shared six wickets.
In reply, openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan set the tone before Farhan’s fluent half-century guided Pakistan home with ease.