Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first T20 international in Rawalpindi on Friday. The hosts chased down a target of 183 in the 19th over, losing six wickets.

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Captain Sahibzada Farhan led the chase with an impressive 89 off 48 balls. His innings included 10 fours and four sixes. Maaz Sadaqat also made a valuable contribution, scoring 50 runs, while Fakhar Zaman added 21.

Sri Lanka's bowlers struggled to stop Pakistan's progress despite taking wickets at regular intervals. Eshan Malinga and Maheesh Theekshana claimed two wickets each. However, Pakistan maintained its momentum and secured victory before the final over.

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