Sadaqat and Farhan Blitz Surge Pakistan to Mammoth Total
Pakistan sealed an emphatic T20I series win against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, driven by blistering half-centuries from Maaz Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan that propelled the hosts to an imposing 215 for 3. After laying a stable base at 55 for 1 in seven overs, Pakistan accelerated dramatically in the second half of their innings, plundering 156 runs across the final 12 overs. Sadaqat spearheaded the assault with a career-best 96 off 51 deliveries, featuring seven sixes and six boundaries, before falling on the final ball of the innings. His performance was anchored by a 73-run partnership with opener Sahibzada Farhan (73 off 44) and complemented by a rapid 72-run stand alongside Hasan Nawaz.
Sri Lanka Top-Order Collapses Against Pace Attack
Chasing a daunting target of 216, Sri Lanka’s batting line-up faltered early under relentless pressure from Pakistan’s fast bowlers. Opening bowler Salman Mirza set the tone by dismissing Lahiru Udara in the opening over, restricting the visitors to 35 for 2 by the end of the powerplay. Pacer Mohammad Imran turned the game entirely in Pakistan’s favor during the middle overs, delivering a match-defining spell of 3 for 11 in four overs. Supported by clinical glovework from wicketkeeper Khawaja Nafay, Imran removed Sineth Jayawardena, Kusal Mendis, and Sahan Arachchige in quick succession, reducing Sri Lanka to a perilous 64 for 5 by the 11th over.
Clinical Series Victory Sealed in Rawalpindi
With their middle and lower order unable to maintain the required run rate, Sri Lanka ultimately limped to 133 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, falling short by 82 runs. None of Sri Lanka’s top-seven batters managed to reach 30 runs as Pakistan’s disciplined bowling unit—led by Imran and Mirza’s combined five-wicket haul—denied the visitors any opportunity to level the series. The decisive victory locked in a dominant series performance for Pakistan in front of a capacity home crowd.
