Pakistan's Stellar T20 World Cup Performance Against Sri Lanka

In the T20 World Cup's first face-off between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 10 years, Pakistan secured a resounding 31-run victory in Sharjah. The team was led by Fatima Sana, who despite some questions regarding her decision to bat first, managed to prove critics wrong as the match unraveled on the slow-ish wicket. Unfortunately, early in the target defence, fast bowler Diana Baig suffered an apparent calf injury. 

Despite this setback, Pakistan managed to keep Sri Lanka at bay, holding them back with expert spinners who took advantage of the lack of dew in the second innings. Fatima Sana went on to play a crucial knock right at the end, while Muneeba and Nida Dar attempted to get the innings back on track. The game-changing moment came when Captain Sana partnered with Nashra Sandhu to ensure the team got past 100, with Sana scoring a 20-ball 30 to set the stage for Pakistan's triumph. Despite the struggles, Pakistan's unyielding determination bagged them a significant win in the first T20 World Cup faceoff against Sri Lanka in a decade.