Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka in T20I series

Sri Lanka commenced a three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked batter in the ICC T20I rankings, was absent from the squad, providing an opportunity for younger players. Sri Lanka won the toss in the first T20I and chose to bat first, setting a target of 182 runs.

Pakistan, led by Sahibzada Farhan, successfully chased down the target, winning the first T20I by 4 wickets. Farhan scored 89 runs off 53 balls. Following this defeat, Sri Lanka aimed to keep the series alive in the second T20I.

In the second T20I, Sri Lanka won the toss again but opted to bowl first. Pakistan scored 215 runs, with Maaz Sadaqat contributing significantly. Pakistan then secured an 82-run victory against Sri Lanka in the second T20I.

This outcome resulted in Pakistan winning the T20I series 2-0 with one match remaining, marking Sri Lanka's sixth consecutive T20 international series defeat.