Sri lanka national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team match scorecard

On 24 October 2026, the Pakistan national cricket team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Sri Lanka in the opening match of their bilateral T20 International series held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable total of 198/4, anchored by a blistering half-century from their top-order batter, who capitalized on a flat pitch and some wayward bowling during the middle overs. Sri Lanka’s chase faltered early against disciplined pace bowling, losing three wickets within the powerplay. Despite a valiant middle-order partnership that briefly threatened to shift the momentum, the required run rate proved too steep as the hosts were eventually restricted to 162/8. The Pakistani spinners effectively stifled the run flow in the final stages, ensuring a comfortable 36-run victory. This result gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the second encounter scheduled to take place at the same venue in two days. The match highlighted Pakistan's superior depth in both batting and bowling departments under pressure.