Sri Lanka set a target of 129 runs for Pakistan in the first T20 International, after finishing their innings at a modest total. Pakistan’s bowlers put in a disciplined performance, keeping the Sri Lankan batters under pressure throughout the innings and preventing them from building big partnerships. Regular wickets and tight bowling restricted the scoring rate, especially in the middle overs.
Chasing 129, Pakistan will look to start strongly and avoid early setbacks on a pitch that appeared to offer some assistance to the bowlers. With a balanced batting lineup, Pakistan will be aiming to reach the target comfortably and take an early lead in the T20I series, while Sri Lanka will hope their bowlers can defend the total with early breakthroughs.
