Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: PAK beat SL by 6 wickets - Action in images

Shadab Khan took two wickets on his return and Sahibzada Farhan got a half-century as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets.

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Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the first T20I of their three-match series, in Dambulla on Wednesday. (AFP)

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Chasing 129, Pakistan cruised to 129/4 in 16.4 overs. (AFP)

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Sahibzada Farhan got a half-century for the visitors, smacking 51 runs off 36 balls, packed with four fours and two sixes. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, Saim Ayub also made a noteworthy contribution, slamming 24 off 18 deliveries. (AFP)

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Initially, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 128 in 19.2 overs. (AFP)

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Janith Liyanage registered 40 off 31 balls. (AFP)

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Shadab Khan took two wickets on his return. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed took three wickets each. (AFP)