Sri Lanka secured an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 13 October. The hosts reached a total of 172/2, chasing down the target with ease.
Kusal Mendis led the charge by scoring 87 runs from 48 deliveries, including nine fours and four sixes. Kamindu Mendis contributed four boundaries while Sineth Jayawardena added 38 runs off 26 balls, featuring five fours and two sixes.
Lahiru Udara managed only one run during his time at the crease. Pakistan posted a score of 168 runs before being bowled out in their allotted 20 overs.
Sahibzada Farhan top-scored for Pakistan with 76 runs off 47 balls, hitting seven fours and three sixes. Arafat Minhas supported the effort by scoring 34 runs from 20 balls, which included two fours and two sixes.
Hasan Nawaz scored 16 runs, while Abdul Samad contributed 15. Fakhar Zaman managed 12 runs, Mohammad Imran scored 6, and Khawaja Nafay added 3.
Dasun Shanaka was the most effective bowler for Sri Lanka, taking three wickets for 21 runs in four overs. Eshan Malinga and Nuwan Thushara each claimed two wickets for 38 runs apiece.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth took one wicket, while Imran and Arafat Minhas also picked up one each for Pakistan.
