Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Score: Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka, clinch a win by 6 wickets

Pakistan wrap up the chase in style, with Shadab Khan finding a boundary off Charith Asalanka before Usman Khan clips the ball through square leg for two to finish the game. Pakistan win by six wickets, completing a comfortable chase with overs to spare.

Dhananjaya de Silva bowls a tight over, giving away just 3 runs. Shadab Khan and Usman Khan rotate strike with singles, but the lack of boundaries keeps the scoring in check. Pakistan move to 122/4, still comfortably placed but momentarily slowed. A good over from Dhananjaya but the damaged has been already done.

Shadab Khan takes charge in the 15th over against Dushmantha Chameera, striking two crisp boundaries to lift the tempo. A wide and a few singles add to the tally as Pakistan collect 12 runs from the over. With Shadab finding his range, Pakistan move to 119/4 and inch closer to the target.

Fakhar Zaman falls for 5, stumped by Kusal Mendis off Dhananjaya de Silva. Zaman charges down the track for a big shot but misses, and Mendis whips off the bails. Pakistan lose another key batter as the chase faces a hiccup. Can the tables be turned?

Usman Khan 4 (7) and Fakhar Zaman 3 (5) aim to finish on a high note. Pakistan need 23 runs in 42 balls.

Sahibzada Farhan falls for 51 off 36, ending a brilliant innings. He goes for an ambitious aerial shot off a short-of-length delivery from Dushmantha Chameera but mis-times it straight to Shanaka at mid-off. Pakistan lose their set batter, but the foundation has been laid for the chase.

Sahibzada Farhan reaches his fifty with a smart three through covers off Dushmantha Chameera. Short and wide outside off, Farhan uses the pace and placement perfectly, earning a standing ovation from his teammates.

Wanindu Hasaranga removes Salman Agha for 16. The batter charges down the track and attempts a big hit, but miscues a full toss to long-on, where Nissanka takes a safe catch. Pakistan lose their second wicket, as Hasaranga continues to apply pressure.

Sahibzada Farhan 38 (23) and Salman Agha 4 (5) are in action against Sri Lanka. Pakistan need 53 runs off 72 deliveries

Wanindu Hasaranga bowls a tidy 7th over, conceding just 4 runs. Sahibzada Farhan and Salman Agha rotate the strike with singles, while Hasaranga’s flight and variation keep the batters guessing. Pakistan reach 63/1 after seven overs, maintaining control despite limited scoring. Pakistan need 66 in 78 balls.

Maheesh Theekshana finally strikes, removing Saim Ayub for 24. The batter is bowled clean by a sharp delivery, ending a strong opening stand. Sri Lanka claim their first wicket, but Pakistan remain firmly in control at 59/1 after 5.5 overs.

Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub continue their positive start, scoring 8 runs off Dushmantha Chameera’s over. Farhan welcomes the bowler with a boundary over extra cover, while Ayub rotates strike with a single. A couple of miscued shots and leg-byes add to the total, as Pakistan move to 55/0. Pakistan need 74 runs to win in 15 overs.

Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub continue their aggressive start, adding 7 runs off the 4th over. Ayub pulls a short delivery for four and rotates strike with smart singles, while Farhan nudges a flatter ball to long-on. Pakistan reach 47/0, keeping up the pressure with quick scoring and disciplined strike rotation.

Pakistan continue their aggressive start, scoring freely off Nuwan Thushara. Saim Ayub opens with a four over mid-wicket, while Sahibzada Farhan follows up with back-to-back sixes, including a miss hit that still sails over deep backward square and a huge straight six to the sightscreen. Tight bowling proves hard to come by as Pakistan’s openers race ahead, making 19 runs in a fiery over.

Pakistan make a flying start, scoring 21 runs off the first two overs without loss. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub take advantage of wayward lines, hitting back-to-back fours and a huge six over extra cover. Singles are rotated well, and despite some tidy deliveries from Nuwan Thushara and Maheesh Theekshana, Pakistan’s openers dominate early on, setting a strong tone at 21/0.

Mohammad Wasim wraps up the innings, dismissing Maheesh Theekshana for 1. The batter goes for a drive outside off, but Usman Khan holds on to complete the catch. Sri Lanka are bowled out for 128, as Pakistan’s bowlers dominate from start to finish. Pakistan need 129 runs to win.

Salman Mirza strikes again, sending back Dushmantha Chameera for a duck. A well-directed delivery finds the edge, and Shadab Khan completes the catch in the deep. Sri Lanka are now nine down, as Mirza finishes with a devastating over. SL - 128/9 after 18.3 overs.

Salman Mirza removes Dasun Shanaka for 12, returning to make an impact. A short and wide delivery outside off is slashed, but finds Faheem Ashraf at deep backward point. Sri Lanka are now eight down, struggling for a late flourish as the innings nears its end.

Abrar Ahmed strikes again, dismissing Janith Liyanage for 40. The batter attempts a big shot over long-on, but Mohammad Nawaz in the deep takes a safe catch. Sri Lanka lose their set batsman, now seven down, as Abrar continues to keep the pressure on in the death overs. SL 127/7 after 17.4 overs.

Abrar Ahmed claims a crucial wicket, removing Wanindu Hasaranga for 18. The batter goes for an aerial shot off a tossed-up delivery outside off, but Fakhar Zaman in the deep takes a sharp catch to end a lively cameo. Sri Lanka lose another key batter as the middle-order fightback faces a setback at 106/6 after 15.2 overs.

Janith Liyanage and Wanindu Hasaranga punish Mohammad Nawaz, scoring 16 runs off the over. Liyanage hits back-to-back fours, including a powerful drive past covers, while Hasaranga adds a boundary and rotates strike with singles. Sri Lanka accelerate to 106/5 as the pair take control in the middle overs.

Abrar Ahmed makes an immediate impact, removing Charith Asalanka for 18. The batter attempts a big shot off a slightly fuller, tossed-up delivery outside off, but edges it to Usman Khan in the deep. Sri Lanka lose another key batter, adding to their troubles at 59/5.

Charith Asalanka launches a strong response, hitting a towering six over deep mid-wicket while also rotating strike with singles. Janith Liyanage contributes with smart singles and leg-byes. Mohammad Nawaz concedes 11 runs in a lively over, as Sri Lanka move to 59/4 and start to rebuild momentum.

Shadab Khan keeps the pressure on, but Sri Lanka manage 4 runs off the over. Janith Liyanage takes a single and drives a floated delivery to long-off, while Charith Asalanka rotates strike with a couple of smart runs, including a misfield that gifts two extra. Tight bowling and sharp fielding restrict the scoring as Sri Lanka move to 48/4 after nine overs.

Mohammad Nawaz keeps it tight but Sri Lanka manage 6 runs off the over. Charith Asalanka takes a few calculated risks, including a fine three through point, while Janith Liyanage rotates strike with a couple of singles. Tight fielding from Shadab and Mirza keeps the runs in check, as Sri Lanka move to 44/4 after eight overs.

Shadab Khan strikes again, sending back Dhananjaya de Silva for 10. A loud caught-behind appeal is initially turned down, but the batter can’t deny the edge. Usman Khan holds on to complete the catch. Pakistan now have both set batters back in the pavilion, putting Sri Lanka under early pressure.

Shadab Khan delivers a breakthrough, trapping Kusal Mendis LBW for 14. Mendis had attempted a premeditated sweep but misses, and the ball clips the off-stump. Sri Lanka reviews the decision, but UltraEdge and ball-tracking confirm the on-field call. Another early wicket for Pakistan puts pressure back on the Sri Lankan middle order. SL - 37/3 after 6.3 overs.

Sri Lanka make good use of the final powerplay over, amassing 10 runs off Faheem Ashraf. Dhananjaya de Silva starts with a confident boundary, while Kusal Mendis adds another with a well-controlled pull. Despite a few quieter balls in between, the batters rotate strike effectively and push the score to 35/2 at the end of six overs.

Salman Mirza concedes a few runs as Kusal Mendis finally finds a boundary, cutting a short and wide delivery past point for four. There are a couple of aerial moments but they fall safely, allowing Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva to rotate strike. Sri Lanka pick up steady runs and begin to stabilize innings. SL - 25/2 after 5 overs.

Mohammad Wasim keeps the pressure firmly on, striking early in the over to remove Nissanka and leave Sri Lanka two down. With both openers dismissed, Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva look to rebuild, rotating strike cautiously. Wasim mixes pace and bounce effectively, conceding just two runs and finishing a probing spell as Sri Lanka slip to 16/2 after four overs.

Mohammad Wasim removes Nissanka to continue the strong new-ball spell. The opener looks to take on a short-of-a-length delivery but offers a catch, safely held by Nawaz on the second attempt. With both new-ball bowlers among the wickets, Sri Lanka lose both openers inside four overs. SL - 15/2 after 3.2 overs.

Salman Mirza strikes in the over with a soft dismissal, sending back Kamil Mishara for a duck after he mistimes an attempted loft over mid-off. Kusal Mendis walks in and plays cautiously, taking time to settle as Mirza keeps a tight line. Sri Lanka add a couple of singles but lose an early wicket in the over. SL 14/1 after 3 overs.

Salman Mirza delivers the early breakthrough as Kamil Mishara falls cheaply. Mishara looks to go aerial over mid-off but mistimes a full delivery, offering a simple catch to Salman Agha. Sri Lanka lose their first wicket as Mirza makes the early impact. SL - 13/1 after 2.2 overs.

Mohammad Wasim hits a good length and keeps things tight early, with Nissanka largely in defence. The batter capitalises on a short and wide delivery, slashing it behind square for four, before Wasim responds with extra bounce and pace. Sri Lanka add a boundary and a single, but Wasim maintains control through a disciplined over.

Salman Mirza starts with good pace and movement, asking early questions of the batters. Nissanka gets Sri Lanka underway with a confident drive for four, but the swing and uneven bounce keep him watchful. Sri Lanka see out the rest of the over safely, rotating strike for a steady beginning.

Expect a slightly two-paced wicket, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. With an average first-innings score of 164, it shapes up as a pitch that has something for everyone.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has won the toss and they have opted to bowl first. It was drizzling earlier on the day but there has been no rain for the past hour. According to FanCode, the teams have not been able to train on the eve of the match and the trophy unveiling was done indoors.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan start their final preparations for the T20 World Cup, starting next month. For Pakistan, this is the oerfect prepartion ahead of the mega event since they will be playing all their games on Lankan soil. India are the main hosts of T20 World Cup 2026.

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