RAWALPINDI : Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to gain a decisive lead in the 3 T20 matches series.
According to the details, demonstrating sheer dominance in all departments of the game, Pakistan seals series triumph over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi with an emphatic 82-run victory in the second T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
With this comprehensive win, the hosts have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
Chasing a massive victory target of 216 runs, the visiting Sri Lankan side crumbled under relentless pressure and could only manage 133 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs.
Bowler Mohammad Imran Randhawa produced an outstanding spell for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets while conceding just 11 runs.
Salman Mirza chipped in with 2 wickets, while Shadab Khan and Saim Ayub grabbed one wicket apiece.
For Sri Lanka, Maheesh Theekshana top-scored with an unbeaten 32, while Chamindu Wickramasinghe contributed 29 runs.
Earlier, opting to bat first after losing the toss, Pakistan put on a batting masterclass to post 215 for 3 in their 20 overs.
Young opener Moaz Sadaqat spearheaded the attack with a magnificent 96 off 51 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 6 fours.
Captain Sahibzada Farhan complemented him superbly with an explosive 73 off 44 deliveries, featuring 5 sixes and 4 boundaries.
Having established a decisive 2-0 series lead, the hosts will look to complete a clean sweep when Pakistan seals series triumph over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi in the third and final T20I on Monday.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Head-to-Head Records and Analysis
According to historical statistical records maintained by ESPN Cricinfo, the T20I rivalry between Pakistan and Sri Lanka reflects a long-standing subcontinental battle characterized by high-stakes tournament encounters and bilateral clashes.
Across their total T20I fixtures, Pakistan holds a commanding head-to-head advantage with 19 victories compared to Sri Lanka’s 12 wins.
The individual statistics highlight notable performances across both nations:
Shoaib Malik remains the leading run-scorer in this head-to-head fixture with 397 runs, followed closely by Mohammad Rizwan (403 runs in overall multi-format matches) and Shahid Afridi (331 runs). On the Sri Lankan side, Kusal Perera holds the highest individual match score against Pakistan with 84 runs, while Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kusal Mendis have consistently been top contributors.
In terms of bowling stats, Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga leads the overall wicket tally in T20 clashes against Pakistan with 18 wickets, alongside Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf who also boasts 18 scalps.
Legendary bowler Lasith Malinga and Pakistan’s Saeed Ajmal have historically delivered game-changing spells in this rivalry.
The best individual bowling figures in a single T20I match belong to Pakistani seamers Umar Gul and Mohammad Amir, both having recorded lethal spells of 4 wickets for 13 runs against Sri Lanka.
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While Sri Lanka famously triumphed over Pakistan in the 2022 Asia Cup Final in Dubai, Pakistan’s consistent form in home conditions has reinforced their dominant record in bilateral T20I series.
