Pak vs SL only T20 Result - Afridi stars in Pakistan's 52 run win over Sri Lanka

Shahid Afridi led from the front in his first match as captain, as World Champions Pakistan beat Sri Lanka comfortably by 52 runs in the one off Twenty20 match on Wednesday, 12th August, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Pak scored 172/5 in 20overs and bowled out SL on 120 runs in 18.1 overs.

Shahid Afridi adjudged Man of the Match for his 37 balls 5o runs with 4 fours and 2 sixes and 1 wicket.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 172/5 in 20 overs (Afridi 50, Imran Nazir 40, Thushara 2-37)

Sri Lanka - 120 all out in 18.1 overs (Sangakkara 38, Ajmal 3-18, Rana 3-19)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

Result - Pakistan won by 52 runs.