Pakistan secured their second straight win in the Tri-Nation T20 series by defeating Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Rawalpindi on Saturday. The victory followed a disciplined bowling and batting performance, highlighting Pakistan’s growing momentum in the series.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka elected to bat first, posting a total of 128 for seven in their allotted overs. Janith Liyanage top-scored with 41 runs, supported by contributions from Kusal Perera (25), Kamil Mishara (22), and Pathum Nissanka (17). However, Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz played a pivotal role with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets and keeping the Sri Lankan innings under control.
Chasing a modest target of 129, Pakistan comfortably reached the total in the 16th over. Sahibzada Farhan starred with a commanding 80 runs off 45 balls, anchoring the chase and steering the team to a convincing win. His aggressive yet controlled innings ensured that Pakistan never looked in trouble while chasing the target.
Pakistan made a single adjustment to their playing XI, with Shaheen Afridi ruled out due to a foot injury. Salman Mirza was brought into the side as his replacement, while the PCB confirmed that Shaheen’s participation against Sri Lanka will remain contingent on his fitness clearance.
Despite Afridi’s absence, Pakistan’s bowling attack remained effective, maintaining pressure on the Sri Lankan batters throughout the innings.
This win keeps Pakistan unbeaten in the Tri-Nation T20 series so far, boosting confidence ahead of their next fixture. The team will next face Zimbabwe in the third match of the series, aiming to continue their winning streak.
With strong individual performances, particularly from Farhan and Nawaz, combined with disciplined team efforts, Pakistan demonstrated both depth and balance in their squad.
The result underscores their readiness for the remainder of the tournament and strengthens their position as strong contenders for the series title. Fans will be eager to see if the team can maintain this form against Zimbabwe and continue their impressive run in Rawalpindi.
