Udara's 91 powers Sri Lanka to 182-8 as Pakistan start chase in Rawalpindi T20I opener

Sri Lanka 182-8 from 20 overs

Sri Lanka won the toss at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and elected to bat in the first Men's International Twenty20 against Pakistan on Friday 9 October 2026. The visitors posted 182 for 8 from their 20 overs, with a late flurry of extras helping them to a competitive total.

Lahiru Udara anchored the innings with 91 from 55 balls, striking 11 fours and a six at 165.45. Kusal Mendis made 23 from 18 with four boundaries before falling to Saim Ayub, while Dasun Shanaka added 18 from 15 with two sixes. Kamil Mishara contributed 6, Kamindu Mendis 1, Sahan Arachchige 1, Dunith Wellalage 5, Maheesh Theekshana 1, Dushmantha Chameera 6* and Eshan Malinga 1*.

Pakistan's attack was led by Naseem Shah, who took 3 for 36 from 4 overs, dismissing Udara, Kusal Mendis and Dunith Wellalage. Mohammad Imran Randhawa took 2 for 21 from 4 overs, removing Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige. Razaullah claimed 1 for 29, Shadab Khan 1 for 33 and Saim Ayub 1 for 17. Extras were costly for Pakistan, with 18 wides, 1 no ball, 7 byes and 3 leg byes adding 29.

Pakistan 24-0 from 2.2 overs in reply

Paksitan began their chase with Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman unbeaten. Farhan is 7 from 7 with a four, while Zaman is 16 from 7 with three fours. The pair have taken Pakistan to 24 for 0 after 2.2 overs.

Paksitan need 159 runs to win from 17.4 overs with 10 wickets remaining. Nuwan Thushara has bowled 1.2 overs for 7 runs and Dushmantha Chameera 1 over for 16 runs in the early phase.

Teams

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Captain; Fakhar Zaman; Maaz Sadaqat; Hasan Nawaz; Saim Ayub; Shadab Khan; Khawaja Nafay, Wicket Keeper; Mohammad Imran Randhawa; Razaullah; Naseem Shah; Abrar Ahmed.

Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Wicket Keeper; Kusal Mendis, Captain; Kamil Mishara; Kamindu Mendis; Sahan Arachchige; Dasun Shanaka; Dunith Wellalage; Maheesh Theekshana; Dushmantha Chameera; Eshan Malinga; Nuwan Thushara.

The match is being officiated by Nasir Hussain, Rashid Riaz, Faisal Afridi, Ali Naqvi and Tariq Rasheed at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. All times are UK.