New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Farhan carried Pakistan to 187-6 in 18.5 overs as he smashed 10 fours and four sixes. Maaz Sadaqat smacked 50 off just 29 balls and Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Opening batter Lahiru Udara's 91 gave Sri Lanka a fighting total of 182-8 against a new-look Pakistan pace attack that featured debutants Mohammad Imran and Razaullah.

Rawalpindi will also host the remaining two games on Sunday and next Tuesday.

Farhan and Sadaqat star in chase

The opening pair of Farhan and Fakhar Zaman (21) didn't allow the Sri Lanka pacers to settle down in the powerplay as they combined for 54 off 31 balls.

Tall fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera's two overs in the powerplay went for 32 runs.

Sadaqat struck two s...