Match-winner on captaincy debut! Farhan leads Pak to stunning chase vs Sri Lanka
Sahibzada Farhan led Pakistan to a victory against Sri Lanka in his T20I captaincy debut, scoring 89 runs. His performance, supported by Maaz Sadaqat, helped the team successfully chase a target of 183.
Why it matters
The match marks a significant start for a new captain and impacts the standings in the ongoing T20I series.
Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his elevation to Pakistan’s T20I captaincy in spectacular fashion, smashing a blistering 89 to steer his side to a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-game series in Rawalpindi on Friday.Chasing 183 for victory, Farhan’s explosive 53-ball knock, combined with Maaz Sadaqat’s maiden T20I half-century, powered Pakistan to 187/6 in 18.5 overs. The hosts secured a 1-0 lead in the series after overcoming a spirited Sri Lankan effort led by opener Lahiru Udara.Farhan hammered 10 fours and four sixes in a commanding innings, while Sadaqat struck 50 off just 29 deliveries to put Pakistan firmly in control of the chase.Farhan, Sadaqat turn the chase into a run-festPakistan’s opening pair of Farhan and Fakhar Zaman provided an aggressive start, putting on 54 runs off just 31 balls.
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