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Despite the victory, Pakistan took the series 2-1, having won the first two encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 all-rounder Arafat Minhas added a quick-fire 34 off 20 balls towards the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sri Lanka\u2019s bowling attack, however, put up a disciplined performance to restrict Pakistan from posting a massive total. Former captain Dasun Shanaka was the pick of the bowlers, bagging 3 wickets for 21 runs in his 4-overs. Fast bowlers Eshan Malinga and Nuwan Thushara picked up 2 wickets each, keeping the pressure on the Pakistani middle-order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For his match-winning batting performance, Kusal Mendis was adjudged the Player of the Match. Both teams will now shift their focus toward the upcoming ODI Tri-Nation Series, which also features England, scheduled to begin on October 18 in Rawalpindi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brief Scores:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pakistan:<\/strong> 168\/8 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 76, Arafat Minhas 34; Dasun Shanaka 3\/21, Eshan Malinga 2\/38, Nuwan Thushara 2\/38)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sri Lanka:<\/strong> 172\/2 in 17.1 overs (Kusal Mendis 87, Kamindu Mendis 40*, Sineth Jayawardene 38; Mohammad Imran 1\/31, Arafat Minhas 1\/26)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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). 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