SL vs PAK Yesterday Match Result – 1st T20I Update

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the first T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The Men in Green dominated on January 7, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The hosts were dismissed for 128 runs in 19.2 overs, with Janith Liyanage managing 40 runs.

Pakistan completed the chase of 129 runs in 16.4 overs, with Sahibzada Farhan amassing 51 runs off 36 deliveries, laced with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes.

Full Scorecard – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I, January 7

Pakistan 129/4 (Sahibzada Farhan 51, Saim Ayub 24, Wanindu Hasaranga 1 wicket) beat Sri Lanka 128 (Janith Liyanage 40, Salman Mirza 3 wickets) by 6 wickets

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Sri Lanka kept losing wickets from the start, and the failure of the top order was the turning point of the match. Salman and Abrar Ahmed were outstanding with the ball, taking three wickets each. Mohammad Wasim and Shadab Khan dismissed two batters each.

Player of the Match

Shadab Khan was named the Player of the Match for taking 2 wickets and scoring an unbeaten 18 runs.

What This Result Means for the SL vs PAK T20I series

Pakistan have taken a 1-0 lead.

FAQs – Yesterday’s Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I

Q1: Who won yesterday’s Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I

A1: Pakistan won the match by 6 wickets.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

A2: Shadab Khan was adjudged the Player of the Match for his all-round display. He claimed 2 wickets and added 18 runs to the total with the bat.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I

Pakistan 129/4 (Sahibzada Farhan 51, Saim Ayub 24, Wanindu Hasaranga 1 wicket)

Sri Lanka 128 (Janith Liyanage 40, Salman Mirza 3 wickets)