The 1st T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan has kicked off in Dambulla, and it is the visitors who are dominating the proceedings.
Pakistan, opting to bowl first, has ripped through the Sri Lankan batting lineup. The star of the show so far is none other than Shadab Khan, who announced his comeback in style!
Match Update: Sri Lanka in Deep Trouble 📉 At the time of writing, Sri Lanka is struggling badly. They lost half their side (5 wickets) with barely 70+ runs on the board. The collapse started early, but it was Shadab Khan's magical over that broke Sri Lanka's back.
The "Shadab Khan" Magic Spells 🪄 Shadab Khan, returning to the side, didn't take long to make an impact. In his very first over, he delivered a Double Strike:
Wicket 1: Removed the dangerous Kusal Mendis.
Wicket 2: Sent Dhananjaya de Silva back to the pavilion in the same over!
This over completely shifted the momentum towards Pakistan. The Sri Lankan batters looked clueless against his spin variations.
Other Key Highlights
Salman Mirza gave Pakistan the first breakthrough by removing Kamil Mishara for a duck.
Mohammad Wasim also chipped in with the wicket of Pathum Nissanka.
Sri Lanka's captain and middle order are now under immense pressure to post a defendable total.
T20 World Cup 2026 Preparation This series is seen as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. If Pakistan continues this bowling form, they will be a massive threat in the tournament.
Where to Watch? Fans can catch the live action on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
Conclusion Can Sri Lanka recover and post a target of 140+? Or will Pakistan bundle them out cheaply? Comment your score prediction below! 👇
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