Pak off to a steady start

Sat, 28 February 2026

19:17

Pakistan 26-0 (3 ovs) vs Sri Lanka | SCORECARD

Dushmantha Chameera shares the attack. Sahibzada Farhan flicks the first ball to the leg side for a couple. A gentle push to long-on brings up a single. Fakhar Zaman stays deep in his crease and steers one to deep cover for another run. Farhan swings and misses the next, but responds in style -- timing it sweetly through the off-side for four. A single to end the over makes it nine from it. 16/0 after 2 overs.

Dilshan Madushanka continues, and Farhan greets him with a boundary. He then makes room and lofts one straight back over the bowler's head for another four. A dot follows as he drives it back to the bowler. Farhan isn't done yet '" he launches a massive six over the leg side! He flicks the next towards fine leg but finds the fielder. Two more deliveries are fielded sharply in the ring to close the over.

A productive one -- 10 runs from it. Pakistan are 26/0 after 3 overs.

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