🇵🇰 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – 1st T20I | 7 January 2026 – Match Report
Pakistan started their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with a convincing victory, winning the opening encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla by 6 wickets on 7 January 2026. �
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🗓 Match Summary
Match: 1st T20I, Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026
Date: 7 January 2026
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets �
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🔢 Sri Lanka Innings
Sri Lanka were asked to bat first after losing the toss, and the home side struggled to build long partnerships. They were bowled out for 128 runs in 19.2 overs. �
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Top Performers:
Janith Liyanage: 40 off 31 balls
Charith Asalanka: 18
Wanindu Hasaranga: 18 �
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The Lankan batting lineup never really clicked as wickets fell at regular intervals, thanks largely to a disciplined Pakistani bowling attack. �
Business Recorder
🎯 Pakistan Chase
Chasing a modest target of 129 runs, Pakistan responded emphatically:
Final Score: Pakistan 129/4 in 16.4 overs
Target achieved with 20 balls to spare �
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⭐ Key Performances
Sahibzada Farhan: 51 runs off 36 balls — anchoring the chase with a composed half-century. �
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Saim Ayub: 24 off 18
Salman Ali Agha: 16 off 11
Shadab Khan (18) and Usman Khan (7)* assisted in finishing the game off.* �
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🏏 Bowling Highlights
Pakistan’s bowling spark came from:
Salman Mirza: 3/18 — a major attacking threat early on. �
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Abrar Ahmed: 3/25 — key strikes in the middle overs to keep Sri Lanka under pressure. �
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📊 Match Impact
This win gives Pakistan the early lead in the three-match T20I series and a confidence boost ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, where both teams will look to refine combinations and build momentum. �
Hindustan Times
🏆 Key Stats at a Glance
Team
Score
Sri Lanka
128 all out (19.2 overs)
Pakistan
129/4 (16.4 overs)
Result
Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Standout performances:
📌 Farhan’s half-century helped Pakistan stay on course. �
📌 Mirza and Abrar shared six wickets between them to dismantle SL’s batting
