{
  "id": 13320324,
  "title": "Pakistan Cruise to Victory Over Sri Lanka in First T20I",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/pakistan-cruise-to-victory-over-sri-lanka-in-first-t20i",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:45:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/10/pakistan-cruise-to-victory-over-sri-lanka-in-first-t20i/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the opening T20I of the three-match series, Pakistan triumphed over Sri Lanka by four wickets at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Captain Sahibzada Farhan played a pivotal role with an unbeaten 53-ball innings, featuring 10 fours and four sixes, earning him the Player of the Match award. Pakistan targeted 183 runs, which they reached with seven balls to spare, securing a 1-0 lead in the series. Farhan and Fakhar Zaman initiated the chase with a brisk 54-run opening partnership. Maaz Sadaqat then formed a decisive 92-run alliance with Farhan, guiding Pakistan to victory. Sri Lanka reached 182/8 after losing early wickets, including Shadab Khan's dismissal for a duck. Naseem Shah spearheaded Pakistan's bowling effort with figures of 3/36, while debutant Muhammad Imran and Saim Ayub claimed one wicket each. The second T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at the same venue on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Captain Sahibzada Farhan’s 89 and Maaz Sadaqat’s half-century helped Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the opening T20I … Read More The post Pakistan Cruise to Victory Over Sri Lanka in First T20I appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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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."
}