Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in a T20I tri-series match, chasing 129 with 27 balls left.

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in a T20I tri-series match at Rawalpindi, chasing 129 with 27 balls to spare. Sahibzada Farhan scored an unbeaten 80 off 45 balls, including six fours and five sixes, becoming the first Pakistani batter to hit 100 sixes in a T20I calendar year. His innings was supported by a 47-run opening stand with Saim Ayub and a 69-run partnership with Babar Azam. Mohammad Nawaz took 3-16, triggering Sri Lanka’s collapse after a promising start, as they were bowled out for 128. Sri Lanka’s Janith Liyanage top-scored with 41 not out. Pakistan now leads the tri-series and will face Zimbabwe in the next match, with a spot in the final at stake.