rki.news | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
RAWALPINDI, October 14: Pakistan secured a 2-1 victory in the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka despite losing the final match by eight wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Pakistan won the opening match by four wickets on October 9 before registering a convincing 82-run victory in the second encounter on October 11 to seal the series.
In the third match, Pakistan scored 168 for eight in 20 overs after being put in to bat. Captain Sahibzada Farhan led the innings with an impressive 76 off 47 balls, including seven fours and three sixes. Arafat Minhas remained unbeaten on 34.
Sri Lanka responded confidently, reaching 172 for two in 17.1 overs. Captain Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 87 off 48 deliveries, while Kamindu Mendis contributed 40 not out off 27 balls. Their unbroken 98-run partnership secured a comfortable victory for the visitors.
Kusal Mendis was named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance, while Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan received the Player of the Series award.
Pakistan’s series triumph highlighted the team’s batting strength, particularly Farhan’s consistent performances and Maaz Sadaqat’s explosive 96 in the second match. Muhammad Imran also impressed with three wickets for 11 runs in that encounter.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will now join England in a one-day international tri-series beginning on October 18 in Rawalpindi. The tournament final is scheduled for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
