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Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 International in Rawalpindi to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The biggest talking point was 21-year-old Maaz Sadaqat, who smashed 96 runs off just 51 balls. He missed his century by only four runs, but his explosive innings helped Pakistan post a total of 215 runs.
Sri Lanka failed to chase the target and managed only 133 runs. Pakistan's batters and bowlers delivered an impressive performance to secure a convincing victory and clinch the series with one match remaining.
PAK vs SL 2nd T20 Result: Pakistan Crush Sri Lanka by 82 Runs
Pakistan produced a dominant performance in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka. Batting first, the hosts scored 215 runs and put the visitors under pressure with their aggressive approach.
Sri Lanka needed 216 runs to win but struggled against Pakistan's bowling attack throughout the chase. The visitors were restricted to 133 runs, handing Pakistan a comprehensive 82-run victory.
The result also marked Pakistan's biggest T20 International win over Sri Lanka in terms of runs, according to the match details provided.
Maaz Sadaqat Misses T20I Century by 4 Runs After Smashing 96
Maaz Sadaqat emerged as the star performer with an outstanding batting display. The 21-year-old batter scored 96 runs off 51 deliveries, including six fours and seven sixes.
His aggressive stroke play kept the Sri Lankan bowlers under constant pressure and helped Pakistan maintain a high scoring rate. Sadaqat looked set for a memorable century but fell just four runs short of the milestone.
Despite missing out on three figures, his innings proved crucial in helping Pakistan build a strong total.
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Sahibzada Farhan's 73-Run Knock Powers Pakistan to 215
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan also played a key role in the team's impressive batting performance. He scored 73 runs and formed an important partnership with Sadaqat to strengthen Pakistan's position.
Pakistan had lost Fakhar Zaman for 22 runs early in the innings, but the partnership between Farhan and Sadaqat helped the hosts recover quickly.
Hasan Nawaz added further momentum with a quickfire 19 runs off just nine balls. He shared a 72-run partnership with Sadaqat in only 31 deliveries, helping Pakistan accelerate towards the end of the innings.
Pakistan eventually posted 215 runs, leaving Sri Lanka with a challenging target of 216.
Pakistan Bowlers Dominate as Sri Lanka Collapse for 133 Runs
Sri Lanka's chase never gathered enough momentum to threaten Pakistan's total. The home team's bowlers maintained pressure and picked up wickets at regular intervals.
Mohammad Imran Randhawa led the bowling attack with three wickets, while Salman Mirza claimed two. Shadab Khan and Saim Ayub also contributed with one wicket each.
Sri Lanka's batters struggled to build partnerships and failed to keep up with the required run rate. The team finished on just 133 runs, giving Pakistan an 82-run victory.
Pakistan Seal T20I Series 2-0 After Second Straight Win
With this victory, Pakistan secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 International series. The hosts had won the opening match by four wickets, with that game also played in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan will now look to maintain its winning momentum in the final match and complete a 3-0 series sweep.
PAK vs SL 3rd T20: Can Sri Lanka Avoid a Series Whitewash?
The third and final T20 International is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi on October 13. With Pakistan already having secured the series, the final match offers Sri Lanka an opportunity to finish the series with a victory.
Pakistan will aim to complete a clean sweep, while Sri Lanka will need an improved performance from both its batting and bowling units to challenge the hosts.
PAK vs SL 2nd T20 Match Highlights: Top Performers and Key Stats
- Match Result: Pakistan won by 82 runs.
- Pakistan Total: 215 runs.
- Sri Lanka Total: 133 runs.
- Maaz Sadaqat: 96 runs off 51 balls.
- Sahibzada Farhan: 73 runs.
- Hasan Nawaz: 19 runs off 9 balls.
- Mohammad Imran Randhawa: 3 wickets.
- Salman Mirza: 2 wickets.
- Series Score: Pakistan lead 2-0.
- Next Match: October 13 in Rawalpindi.
Conclusion: Maaz Sadaqat Leads Pakistan to a Dominant Victory
Pakistan secured a convincing 82-run win over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International, clinching the series 2-0. Maaz Sadaqat's explosive 96-run innings and Sahibzada Farhan's 73-run contribution powered Pakistan to a strong total of 215 runs.
The bowlers then completed the job by restricting Sri Lanka to 133. Pakistan will now aim to finish the series with a clean sweep in the third T20I, while Sri Lanka will look to bounce back in the final encounter.
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