RAWALPINDI – Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international to clinch the series after restricting the visitors to 133 for seven in their 20 overs while chasing a target of 216 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka struggled to keep up with the required run rate throughout the chase, with Maheesh Theekshana emerging as their top scorer with an unbeaten 32. Chamindu Wickramasinghe contributed 29 runs, while Kamindu Mendis scored 23 and Sineth Jayawardena made 22.
Dasun Shanaka and captain Kusal Mendis scored nine runs each, while Lahiru Udara managed five. Sahan Arachchige was dismissed without scoring.
For Pakistan, Mohammad Umair claimed three wickets, while Salman Mirza picked up two. Saim Ayub and Shadab Khan took one wicket each to help the hosts secure a comprehensive victory.
Earlier, Pakistan posted an imposing total of 215 for three in their allotted 20 overs after being asked to bat first by Sri Lanka.
Muaz Sadaqat led the batting effort with an impressive 96 runs, narrowly missing out on a century. Captain Sahibzada Farhan contributed 73, while Fakhar Zaman scored 22.
Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 19 as Pakistan finished with a formidable total.
For Sri Lanka, Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga and Maheesh Theekshana claimed one wicket each.
