Danushka Gunathilaka, Nuwan Pradeep help second-string Sri Lanka rout No. 1-ranked Pakistan
While batting, Sri Lanka rode the wave Danushka Gunathilaka's 57 off 38 created, then with the ball they shut Pakistan down in unexpectedly ruthless fashion
05/10Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan at Lahore, Oct 5 2019
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
165/5 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
101 (17.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
05/10Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan at Lahore, Oct 5 2019
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
165/5 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
101 (17.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Ahmed Shehzad, Umar Akmal have my full backing as captain - Sarfaraz Ahmed
Shehzad and Umar have a mercurial past with Pakistan, for various reasons, and the revival of their careers has drawn surprise
Preview
A test for Sri Lanka's next gen as Pakistan look to re-establish their T20I credentials
With their batting firepower bolstered, the hosts will hope to reimpose themselves in the format against a depleted Sri Lanka