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Match-winner on captaincy debut! Farhan leads Pak to stunning chase vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s new T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan made an immediate impact, leading his team to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of their three-game series. Chasing a target of 183, Farhan delivered a commanding 89 off 53 balls, anchoring a partnership with Maaz Sadaqat that saw Pakistan reach the winning total in just 18.5 overs.

Sadaqat, on his T20I debut, contributed a rapid-fire half-century (50 off 29 balls) before falling to a sharp catch, but Farhan’s aggressive strokeplay—including 10 fours and four sixes—kept Pakistan in control. The hosts’ pace attack, featuring debutants Mohammad Imran and Naseem Shah, disrupted Sri Lanka’s early momentum, with Shah claiming three wickets, including Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis for a duck.

Lahiru Udara’s 91 off 55 balls provided the foundation for Sri Lanka’s 182/8, but Pakistan’s aggressive chase turned the match into a high-scoring affair, with Dushmantha Chameera conceding 32 runs in his two powerplay overs. The win gives Pakistan a 1-0 series lead ahead of the remaining two matches in Rawalpindi.

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