Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan smashed a brilliant 89 off 53 balls to guide his team to a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Chasing 183, Pakistan reached 183/6 in 18.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Farhan struck 10 fours and four sixes, leading the chase after Pakistan made a flying start with Fakhar Zaman, who scored 21 off 13 balls. Maaz Sadaqat provided crucial support with a brisk 50, including four fours and three sixes, sharing a 92-run partnership with Farhan to put Pakistan firmly in control.
Earlier, Sri Lanka posted 182/8 after opener Lahiru Udara smashed 91 off 55 balls, recording the highest T20I score by a Sri Lankan against Pakistan. Udara shared a 60-run stand with Kamindu Mendis and a 57-run partnership with Dasun Shanaka.