Maaz Sadaqat hit 96 off 51 balls and Sahibzada Farhan added 73 off 44, firing Pakistan to a total of 215/3. The duo combined for 12 sixes during the match, while Mohammad Imran and Salman Mirza stifled Sri Lanka’s lineup to cement the victory. Sri Lanka managed only 133 for 7 in reply, hampered by three dropped catches and a struggle to maintain momentum after Lahiru Udara fell for five runs.
This dominant performance marks a shift for Pakistan, which has historically been known as a mercurial side even at home. By integrating younger players like Sadaqat and Imran, who made their debuts only days earlier, Pakistan is demonstrating newfound consistency. For the hosts, the win is a sign that their strategy of blooding youngsters is paying immediate dividends against a struggling Sri Lankan team.
According to Dawn, Sadaqat accelerated after his arrival, surviving a dropped catch on 44 to dismantle the bowling attack. His performance included 22 runs off a single over from spinner Maheesh Theekshana. Sri Lanka's only notable resistance came from a 50-run partnership between Chamindu Wickramasinghe and Theekshana. Yahoo Sports reports that Pakistan leads the series 2-0 heading into the final match.
Pakistan looks to complete a 3-0 series sweep in the third T20I. Sri Lanka enters the final game needing to improve their powerplay performance and fielding efficiency to avoid another loss.