The Green Shirts were in complete control from the outset, with Assam Haider netting a first-half hat-trick to lead the charge. Abdullah Awan, Zubair Latif, and Atif Ali also added to the tally before the break, giving Pakistan a commanding 6-0 lead.
After the restart, Adeel struck twice in quick succession, while Atif Ali scored his second goal of the match to complete the rout. Sri Lanka remained scoreless, unable to penetrate Pakistan’s rock-solid defence.
The emphatic victory follows Pakistan’s 8-0 demolition of Hong Kong in their tournament opener, underlining the team’s strong form and title ambitions.
Pakistan will next face Bangladesh on July 8, followed by their final pool match against hosts China on July 9.
The 11-nation tournament is being held in Dazhou from July 3 to 13 — the first time the Chinese city is hosting an event of this magnitude. The competition features emerging talent from across Asia, with national sides vying for regional supremacy.