Sri Lanka opt to bat first in T20I series opener

Pakistan on Friday handed debuts to Razaullah and Imran Randhawa as visitors Sri Lanka opted to bat first in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Pindi Stadium in Rawalpindi.

Both Razaullah and Imran Randhawa made their Test debuts against England at Edgbaston recently and are set to showcase their skills in the shorter format against Sri Lanka at home.

Razaullah is famous for his fast bowling and aggressive batting while Imran is a medium pacer and is also a very good batsman.

Sahibzada Farhan will lead the side for the first time. Farhan has replaced Agha Salman as Pakistan T20 captain.

Pakistan Playing XI

Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Imran, Razaullah, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka Playing XI:

Kusal Mendis (c), Lahiru Udara †, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga