Rawalpindi: Sahibzada Farhan is set to lead the Pakistan T20 International side for the first time on home ground in a three-match series against Sri Lanka, beginning on Friday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The series marks the ninth bilateral T20I encounter between the two teams.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the matches are scheduled for October 9, 11, and 13, with all games taking place at the same venue. The series opener coincides with the 250th international cricket fixture between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan's squad includes two uncapped players, Razaullah and Muhammad Imran Randhawa, while fast bowler Naseem Shah returns to T20I cricket. The team is composed of a mix of youth and experience, featuring prominent players such as Fakhar Zaman and Abrar Ahmad. The team management is led by Naveed Akram Cheema as manager and Mike Hesson as head coach.

Sri Lanka, led by captain Kusal Mendis, aims to reverse their fortunes against Pakistan, having won only once in eight previous bilateral series. The series will be broadcast live on various platforms, including PTV Sports and the PCB Live app, with commentary from former players like Aamir Sohail and Roshan Abeysinghe.

The Pakistan squad is keen to build on their recent performances, having won a silver medal in the Asian Games cricket event. Both teams anticipate a high-intensity series that showcases the skills and talents of their players.