Kusal Mendis Masterclass Guides Sri Lanka to 8-Wicket Consolation Win Against Pakistan in 3rd T20I
RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka signed off their three-match T20I series against Pakistan on a high note, securing a comprehensive 8-wicket victory in the third and final match played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (October 13, 2026). Despite the victory, Pakistan took the series 2-1, having won the first two encounters. Chasing a target of 169 runs, the Sri Lankan top-order made light work of the Pakistani bowling attack. Opener Kusal Mendis spearheaded the run chase with a brilliant, aggressive knock, smashing 87 runs off just 48 deliveries, including 9 boundaries and 4 sixes. Mendis was well supported by Sineth Jayawardene, who chipped in with a brisk 38 off 26 balls, and Kamindu Mendis, who remained unbeaten on 40 off 27 deliveries. Sri Lanka comfortably reached 172 for the loss of just 2 wickets in 17.1 overs, wrapping up the win with 17 balls to spare. Earlier in the evening, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan managed to put up 168/8 in their allotted 20 overs on a flat Rawalpindi track. Veteran opener Sahibzada Farhan top-scored for the hosts with a solid 76 runs off 47 balls, which included 7 fours and 3 sixes, while...
The touring Australian team won the first Test match against South Africa by 214 runs.
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Western Province wins the overall championship at the 50th National Sports Festival swimming competition.
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The match was held in Durban, South Africa.In response to Australia’s first-innings total of 390 runs, South Africa scored 284 runs.Matt Renshaw scored 190 runs
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The Sri Lankan team’s decision to drop opening batsman Lahiru Udara—who recently recorded a career-best score of 188 in a Test match against the West
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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 15-member squad forthe two-match Test series against Pakistan.The series, which forms part of the ICC
Chanithma and Ravindu Win Air Force Open Squash Titles
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Western Province wins the overall championship at the 50th National Sports Festival swimming competition.
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