Kusal Mendis Leads Sri Lanka to Win as Pakistan Take Series 2-1

Published On 14 Oct, 2026
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9 News HD:  Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the third T20I, but Pakistan won the three-match series 2-1 after winning the first two matches.

Kusal Mendis was the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 87 runs off 48 balls. His strong batting helped Sri Lanka chase Pakistan’s target and win the game comfortably.

Pakistan also had a good batting performance. Captain Sahibzada Farhan scored 76 runs and helped his team set a competitive target for Sri Lanka. His innings gave Pakistan a strong start and put pressure on the home team’s bowlers.

However, Sri Lanka’s batters played well during the chase. Mendis led the innings and kept his team on track until they reached the target. His performance played a key role in Sri Lanka’s win.

Although Pakistan lost the final match, they had already won the series by taking the first two games. The 2-1 result means Pakistan finished the series as the overall winners, while Sri Lanka ended the contest with a win in the last match.

The victory will give Sri Lanka confidence for its upcoming matches. Pakistan will also look to learn from the final game and improve its performance in future T20I matches.

Kusal Mendis’s unbeaten innings was the main highlight of the match, while Pakistan’s series win remained the biggest result of the tour.