Pakistan sealed their T20 series victory against Sri Lanka with a game to spare, delivering a comprehensive 82-run win in the second encounter at Rawalpindi. The hosts dominated both innings, setting a formidable total and systematically dismantling the Sri Lankan batting lineup to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Sent in to bat first, Pakistan posted an imposing 215 for 3 in their allotted 20 overs. Openers provided a strong platform, adding 55 runs for the first wicket before Fakhar Zaman departed for 22 off 17 balls. Sahibzada Farhan then anchored the innings, scoring 73, and shared a crucial 88-run second-wicket partnership with Maaz Sadaqat. Sadaqat was the standout performer, smashing 96 runs off just 51 deliveries, featuring six fours and seven sixes, before falling on the final ball of the innings. Hasan Nawaz contributed a brisk unbeaten 19 off 9 balls to propel the team past the 200-run mark.
Facing a massive target of 216, Sri Lanka crumbled under pressure from the start. They lost two wickets within the powerplay and struggled to maintain any momentum as wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals. Unable to accelerate, the visitors were restricted to 133 for 7 in their 20 overs, falling significantly short as Pakistan cruised to a series-clinching triumph.
