Sahibzada Farhan hits dazzling 89 as Pakistan down Sri Lanka in first T20I

Sahibzada Farhan marked his first match as Pakistan’s full-time Twenty20 International captain with a commanding 89 as the hosts chased down Sri Lanka’s 182-8 to secure a four-wicket victory with seven balls to spare in the opening match of the three-game series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Farhan struck 10 fours and four sixes in his 53-ball knock, while Maaz Sadaqat smashed a maiden T20I half-century to put Pakistan firmly on course for victory. Their 92-run second-wicket partnership proved decisive as Pakistan reached 187-6 in 18.5 overs. The hosts made a flying start to…