Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20: Pakistan Bowlers Limit Sri Lanka to 128 in First Innings

Pakistan produced a dominant and disciplined bowling performance to restrict Sri Lanka to just 128 runs in the first innings of the opening T20 match played today. From the outset, Pakistan’s bowlers executed their plans perfectly, keeping the hosts under constant pressure.

The pace attack set the tone early, striking inside the powerplay and removing Sri Lanka’s key top-order batters. Accurate line and length, combined with smart variations, made scoring difficult on a surface that demanded patience. Sri Lanka struggled to find boundaries, managing only a cautious start as wickets fell at regular intervals. Salman Mirza took 3 wickets in his 4 over spell while Mohammad Wasim Jr. took 2 wicket in 2.2 overs.

Pakistan’s spinners played a crucial role in the middle overs, tightening the screws with clever changes of pace and sharp turn. Shadab Khan on return to the squad took 2 wickets in his 4 over while Abrar Ahmed took 3 wickets. Their control ensured Sri Lanka never gained momentum or built a meaningful partnership. Even experienced batters found it hard to break free as dot balls piled up.

Despite a late push in the final overs, Sri Lanka could only manage 128 on the board, a total that looks below par in modern T20 cricket. Janith Liyanage was the top scorer with 40 runs. Pakistan’s sharp fielding further added to Sri Lanka’s troubles, saving crucial runs and backing up the bowlers brilliantly.

Overall, it was a clinical all-round bowling display by Pakistan, putting them firmly in control and setting up a favorable chase in the series opener.

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