Currently, a three-match T20 series is being played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the first match of which was played at Dambulla Rangili International Cricket Stadium. In the match, Pakistan team won the toss and decided to bowl first. Sri Lankan team could not bat even 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored only 128 runs in 19.5 overs and the entire team returned to the pavilion. Pakistan achieved the target in only 16.4 overs.
Let us inform you that the second match of the series between the two teams will also be played on January 9 at Dambulla Stadium, while the third match will be played on January 11 on the same ground. After this series, both the teams will be seen in T20 World Cup 2026.
In this match, Zenith Liyanage scored the most runs for Sri Lanka. While Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga scored 18 runs each, Shanaka scored only 12 runs. The entire Sri Lankan team was all out for 128 runs and Pakistan was given a target of 129 runs. From Pakistan, Salman Mirza took three, Mohammad Wasim two, Abrar Ahmed three and Shadab Khan achieved two successes.
While chasing the target of 129 runs, the Pakistan team had a great start. Pakistan made a partnership of 59 runs for the first wicket. For Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan scored 51 runs in 36 balls, while Sam Ayub scored 24 runs in 18 balls. Whereas Salman Aga scored 16 runs in 11 balls and Shadab Khan played an inning of 18 runs in 12 balls. Due to his good performance in both bowling and batting, he was given the Player of the Match award. Let us tell you that Shadab Khan was playing international cricket for Pakistan after a long time. Pakistan won the match by 6 wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
