Overview
- Pakistan chose to bowl after winning the toss and limited Sri Lanka to 128 in 19.2 overs at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
- Salman Mirza (3 for 18) and Abrar Ahmed (3 for 25) led the bowling, with Mohammad Wasim Jr and Shadab Khan taking two wickets each.
- Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 51 off 34 as Pakistan reached the target in 16.4 overs, with contributions from Saim Ayub and captain Salman Ali Agha.
- Returning from shoulder surgery, Shadab Khan delivered an influential all‑round display and was named player of the match.
- The remaining T20Is are scheduled for January 9 and 11 in Dambulla, with Indian viewers able to watch via SonyLIV and FanCode per broadcasters.