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Farhan’s 89‑run blitz lifts Pakistan to 1‑0 T20 lead over Sri Lanka
Captain Sahibzada Farhan’s 89‑run innings powered Pakistan to a four‑wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Rawalpindi.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pakistan secured a four‑wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening T20 International of a three‑match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 9, 2026, according to Gulf News. New captain Sahibzada Farhan struck 89 runs from 53 balls, including ten fours and four sixes, to chase down Sri Lanka’s target of 183 in 18.5 overs. Sri Lanka had posted 182‑8, with opener Lahiru Udara scoring 91 off 55 balls. Fakhar Zaman contributed 21 off 13, while Maaz Sadaqat added a brisk 50, helping Pakistan reach the finish. Fast bowler Naseem Shah took 3‑36 and debutant Mohammad Imran claimed 2‑21 for Pakistan. The next two matches are scheduled for Sunday and Tuesday, both in Rawalpindi.
Key facts
- Pakistan won by four wickets (gulfnews.com)
- Sahibzada Farhan scored 89 off 53 balls (gulfnews.com)
- Sri Lanka set a target of 183 runs (gulfnews.com)
- Naseem Shah took 3‑36 for Pakistan (gulfnews.com)
- The series continues with matches on Sunday and Tuesday in Rawalpindi (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Sahibzada Farhan's Heroics Propel Pakistan to T20 Victory Over Sri Lanka”
