Pakistan chases down 183 against Sri Lanka in opener
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

On October 9, 2026, Pakistan successfully chased down a target of 183 runs against Sri Lanka to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Sri Lanka struggled with their batting, with Lahiru Udara's 91 being the standout performance in an otherwise disappointing display. The match highlighted the challenges faced by Sri Lanka's batting lineup as they aimed to compete in the series. Following this match, both teams will look to adjust strategies for the next game.
- •Pakistan chases down 183 runs against Sri Lanka
- •Lahiru Udara scores 91 for Sri Lanka
- •Match took place on October 9, 2026
- •Pakistan leads the series 1-0 after the win
- •Sri Lanka's batting performance underwhelms
- 5:10 PMESPNcricinfo — Farhan, Sadaqat help Pakistan ace 183 chase to go 1-0 up
"Lahiru Udara's 91 was the only bright spark in an otherwise hapless batting performance from Sri Lanka
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