Pakistan clinched the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka with a commanding 82-run victory in the second T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 11, 2026.
After winning the opening match, Pakistan continued their strong run by posting 215/3 in 20 overs before restricting Sri Lanka to 133/7. The result gave the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and set up the final encounter on October 13.
Pakistan's total also marked their highest men's T20I score on home soil, underlining the impact of an impressive batting performance.
Maaz Sadaqat Falls Just Short of a Century
Maaz Sadaqat was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 96 off 51 deliveries. His innings featured six boundaries and seven sixes, providing Pakistan with the momentum needed to build a formidable total.
The young batter narrowly missed out on a maiden T20I century, but his contribution proved decisive in setting up the victory.
Captain Sahibzada Farhan provided excellent support, scoring 73 off 44 balls. The partnership between the two batters put Sri Lanka's bowling attack under pressure and laid the foundation for Pakistan's big total.
Hasan Nawaz added a quick unbeaten 19 from nine deliveries, helping the hosts finish strongly during the closing overs.
Muhammad Imran Leads Pakistan's Bowling Effort
Chasing 216 for victory, Sri Lanka struggled to maintain the required scoring rate after losing wickets at regular intervals.
Muhammad Imran delivered an effective spell, claiming three wickets for just 11 runs in his four overs. His performance restricted Sri Lanka's progress and kept Pakistan firmly in control of the contest.
Sri Lanka eventually finished on 133/7, falling 82 runs short of the target. Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten on 32, but the visitors were unable to mount a serious challenge.
Sadaqat's match-winning innings earned him the Player of the Match award.
Pakistan Target a 3-0 Series Sweep
Having secured the series with one match remaining, Pakistan will look to complete a clean sweep when the teams meet in the third T20I at Rawalpindi on October 13.
The final match also presents Sri Lanka with an opportunity to finish the series on a positive note after back-to-back defeats.
For Pakistan, the performances of Sadaqat and Farhan will be encouraging signs as the team continues to develop its batting options. Imran's disciplined bowling further strengthened the hosts' overall performance.
Pakistan have already achieved their primary objective by winning the series, but another victory would give them a 3-0 result and additional momentum heading into their next assignment.
