LAHORE MIRRPR — Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, but Pakistan clinched the three-match series 2–1.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka elected to field, restricting Pakistan to 168 for eight in their allotted 20 overs.
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan continued his impressive form, scoring his third consecutive half-century of the series. He struck 76 off 47 balls, including seven fours and six sixes. Arafat Minhas remained unbeaten on 34 off 20 deliveries.
Among the other Pakistani batters, Hasan Nawaz scored 16, Abdul Samad 15 and Fakhar Zaman 12, while Imran Randhawa managed six and Khawaja Nafe three. Muaz Sadaqat was dismissed for a duck.
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets.
In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target of 169 with eight wickets in hand, reaching 169 for two in the 18th over.
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis led the successful chase with an unbeaten 87, while Kamindu Mendis contributed 40.
Despite the defeat in the final match, Pakistan secured the series 2–1.
