Sahibzada Farhan guides Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Farhan's 89 off 53 balls led Pakistan to a four-wicket win and a 1-0 series lead.
Sahibzada Farhan struck 89 off 53 balls to lead Pakistan to a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Rawalpindi on Friday. The hosts reached their target of 183 with seven balls remaining.
Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat added 92 for the second wicket after Fakhar Zaman made 21. Sri Lanka had posted 182 for eight, Lahiru Udara making 91 off 55. Naseem Shah took three wickets for Pakistan, and debutant Mohammad Imran claimed two.
The remaining two matches will be played in Rawalpindi on Sunday and Tuesday.
CricHubb Take
The openers now have a ready-made template for the middle overs. The question is whether the rest of the batting order can copy it before Sri Lanka adjust their lengths.