Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 International at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The hosts posted 215 for three before bowling out Sri Lanka for 133.

Chasing 216 for victory, Sri Lanka struggled to maintain momentum throughout their innings. Pakistan’s bowlers kept the pressure on and secured a convincing win.

Maheesh Theekshana top-scored for Sri Lanka with 32 runs. Wickramasinghe added 29, while Kamindu Mendis contributed 23.

Janith Jayawardene scored 22 before losing his wicket. Kusal Mendis managed nine runs, while Lahiru Udara added five. Sahan Arachchige departed without scoring.

Mohammad Imran led Pakistan’s bowling attack with three wickets. Salman Mirza claimed two, while Saim Ayub and Shadab Khan took one wicket each.

Maaz Sadaqat Shines With 96

Earlier, Sri Lanka’s captain won the toss and elected to field. The decision gave Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan the opportunity to bat first.

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Pakistan made the most of their innings, scoring 215 for three in 20 overs. Maaz Sadaqat led the charge with an impressive 96 runs but narrowly missed his century.

Farhan also played a key role, scoring 73 runs. Fakhar Zaman contributed 22, while Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 19.

For Sri Lanka, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dasun Shanaka took one wicket each.

Pakistan Strengthen Series Lead

Pakistan entered the second T20I with a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. They had won the opening match by four wickets on Friday.

The emphatic victory strengthened Pakistan’s position in the series. The team will now look to maintain its momentum in the final T20I.