Sahibzada Farhan Leads Pakistan to Win Over Sri Lanka in First T20I
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first T20I of a three-match series in Rawalpindi. Sahibzada Farhan, in his debut as full-time T20I captain, scored 89 off 52 balls, while Maaz Sadaqat contributed a quick 50. Sri Lanka posted 182-8, led by Lahiru Udara's 91. Pakistan's new-look pace attack included debutants Mohammad Imran and Razaullah. The series continues with two more matches scheduled in Rawalpindi.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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mint broke this story on 9 Oct, 01:40 pm. Other outlets followed.