{
  "id": 13169944,
  "title": "Match-winner on captaincy debut! Farhan leads Pak to stunning chase vs Sri Lanka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/match-winner-on-captaincy-debut-farhan-leads-pak-to-stunning-chase-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T17:32:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/match-winning-knock-on-captaincy-debut-sahibzada-farhan-leads-pakistan-to-stunning-chase-against-sri-lanka/articleshow/134839918.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Farhan spearheaded Pakistan to a remarkable four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their opening T20I match in Rawalpindi. The young captain delivered a blistering 89-ball knock, combining for 92 runs with Maaz Sadaqat to put Pakistan firmly in control of the chase. Despite Sri Lanka's spirited effort led by opener Lahiru Udara's century, Pakistan secured a 1-0 lead in the series. Farhan's explosive innings and Sadaqat's timely partnership turned the chase into a run-fest, with Pakistan needing only three runs to win at the final stage.",
  "summary": "Sahibzada Farhan made a remarkable debut as captain, scoring 89 runs and guiding Pakistan to an impressive win over Sri Lanka, successfully chasing down 183. The aggressive pairing with Maaz Sadaqat shone through, sealing victory with seven balls left in the first T20I. Sri Lanka had set a competitive stage, thanks to Lahiru Udara's 91 runs. The anticipation builds for the upcoming matches…",
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      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Farhan, Sadaqat help Pakistan ace 183 chase to go 1-0 up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/farhan-sadaqat-help-pakistan-ace-183-chase-to-go-1-0-up",
        "published": "2026-10-09T17:23:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Island Sri Lanka",
        "title": "Farhan, Sadaqat help Pakistan ace 183 chase to go 1-0 up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/farhan-sadaqat-help-pakistan-ace-183-chase-to-go-1-0-up-13196661",
        "published": "2026-10-09T19:53:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}