Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka by 82 Runs to Seal T20I Series

Published On 12 Oct, 2026
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9 News HD: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20I to win the three-match series with an unbeatable 2-0 lead. Pakistan delivered a strong performance with both bat and ball, leaving Sri Lanka unable to chase the target.

Batting first, Pakistan scored 215 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs. Maaz Sadaqat led the innings with an impressive 96 runs off 51 balls. He played attacking shots and helped Pakistan build a big total. Sahibzada Farhan also made a valuable contribution, scoring 50 runs to keep the scoreboard moving.

Pakistan set Sri Lanka a target of 216 runs to win the match. However, Sri Lanka struggled during their chase and could not keep up with the required run rate. The visitors finished their innings at 133 runs for seven wickets, handing Pakistan a comfortable 82-run victory.

Pakistan’s bowlers played an important role in the win. Mohammad Imran took three wickets for just 11 runs, putting Sri Lanka under pressure. Salman Mirza also claimed two wickets and helped stop the visitors from building strong partnerships.

With this victory, Pakistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. The result also gave the team confidence ahead of the third and final match against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan’s strong batting display and disciplined bowling were key to the win. Maaz Sadaqat’s near-century and the bowlers’ performance made the difference as Pakistan secured the series in style.