First T20: Sri Lanka upset Pakistan by 64 runs

Danushka Gunathilaka scored 57 off 38 balls

Lahore: Inexperienced Sri Lanka stunned Pakistan by 64 runs in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore Saturday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sri Lanka scored 165-5 in their 20 overs with Danushka Gunathilaka scoring 57 off 38 balls including a six and eight boundaries.

Teenage Pakistan paceman Mohammad Hasnain took a hat-trick, finishing with 3-37.

Pakistan were bowled out for 101 in 17.4 overs with Nuwan Pradeep and Isuru Udana taking three wickets apiece.

The second match will be played Monday and the third Wednesday — all in Lahore.

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