Pakistan Defeats Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Pakistan secured a thrilling 5-run victory over Sri Lanka in a high-scoring T20 encounter. Batting first, Pakistan posted a massive total of 212/8 in 20 overs. Opener Sahibzada Farhan starred with a brilliant century (100 off 60 balls, 9 fours and 5 sixes), while Fakhar Zaman smashed 84 off 42 balls. The duo added a stunning 176-run partnership for the first wicket, setting the tone for a big total.

In reply, Sri Lanka fought hard but fell short, scoring 207/6 in their 20 overs. Dasun Shanaka played a sensational knock of 76 off 31 balls, and Pavan Rathnayake contributed 58 runs. However, Abrar Ahmed’s impressive spell of 3 wickets proved crucial as Pakistan held their nerve to clinch a narrow 5-run win.