Pakistan eye series whitewash against Sri Lanka in third T20I
“Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the third T20I in Rawalpindi, targeting a 3-0 series sweep after an 82-run victory. Maaz Sadaqat starred with 96 off 51 balls in the …”
RRAWALPINDI —Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the third and final T20 International today, aiming to complete a clean sweep after securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The hosts head into the final fixture with confidence following a commanding 82-run victory in the second T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday night.
Ahead of the decisive match, Sri Lanka's players held a practice session at the venue, while the Pakistan team opted to rest. Pakistan produced an impressive batting performance in the second match, scoring 215 for three in their allotted 20 overs, their second-highest total in T20 internationals.
Maaz Sadaqat led the charge with a brilliant 96 off 51 deliveries, narrowly missing out on a century. Captain Sahibzada Farhan also contributed a half-century as Pakistan set the visitors a challenging target of 216 runs.
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Sri Lanka struggled to keep pace with the required run rate and finished on 133 for seven in 20 overs, handing Pakistan a comprehensive 82-run win.
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