Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in 1st T20I of the three-match series in Dambulla
The visitors take 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I sereis
Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed picked up three wickets each
Pakistan made a commanding start to their three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka, winning the toss and choosing to bowl first at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Their plan worked perfectly as the visitors applied early pressure, removing Sri Lanka’s top order inside the powerplay.
The home side never recovered momentum, with regular wickets tumbling and partnerships failing to build. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 128 in 19.2 overs, a total that rarely threatened Pakistan throughout the game. The standout performers with the ball were Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed, each claiming three wickets to dismantle the batting lineup.
In reply, Pakistan approached the chase with intent and clarity. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub set the tone with positive intent, keeping the scoreboard ticking in the early overs and never allowing Sri Lanka back into the contest.
Farhan, in particular, played a composed innings, anchoring the chase while the rest of the lineup matched the required run rate with ease. The visitors reached 129/4 in 16.4 overs, sealing a comfortable six-wicket victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Hourly Weather Forecast For Dambulla
According to Accuweather, Dambulla is seeing mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain and showers today, with temperatures hovering around the mid-20s°C and high humidity levels expected throughout the day. Winds will generally be mild from the northeast, and skies will remain overcast into the evening. The risk of rainfall remains moderate, so patches of light showers are possible near match times.
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Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Toss Update
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha(c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Live Streaming Info
Where will the Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 1st T20I be telecast and live streamed?
The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st T20I will be live streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India. It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in the country.
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Squads
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Abdul Samad, Khawaja Nafay, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Traveen Mathew, Eshan Malinga, Janith Liyanage, Dushmantha Chameera
