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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to seal T20 series

3 sourcesUpdated 11 Oct 2026, 5:16 pm Coverage regionsGlobal · International
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Pakistan won the second T20 international in Rawalpindi by 82 runs.

Maaz Sadaqat scored 96 and Sahibzada Farhan made 73 to lift Pakistan to 215-3.

Sri Lanka were held to 133-7 after Mohammad Imran took three wickets.

Reports say Sri Lankan fielding errors helped Pakistan build their total.

Why it mattersA dominant win clinches the series and could shape both teams’ momentum going forward.
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The result gave Pakistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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All coverage agrees that Pakistan won by 82 runs, with Maaz Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan driving the batting and Mohammad Imran taking three wickets.

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The match report says Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 82 runs in Rawalpindi to go 2-0 up in the series. Maaz Sadaqat narrowly missed a century with 96, while Sahibzada Farhan made 73. Pakistan reached 215-3, and Mohammad Imran later took three wickets as Sri Lanka finished on 133-7. The reporting also mentions Sri Lankan fielding errors during Pakistan’s innings.

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RTL Today Neutral framing Reported

Cricket: Sadaqat, Imran help Pakistan thump Sri Lanka to seal T20 series

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RTL Today reports that Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international in Rawalpindi to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Maaz Sadaqat narrowly missed a century with 96 runs alongside Sahibzada Farhan's 73, which propelled Pakistan to a total of 215-3. Mohammad Imran subsequently restricted Sri Lanka to 133-7 with three wickets, capitalizing on Sri Lankan fielding errors to secure the victory.

Times Now Neutral framing Reported

Pakistan Dominate Sri Lanka Again, Seal Series With 82-Run Thrashing

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Times Now reports that Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match T20 series. The report highlights standout performances from Maaz Sadaqat, who scored 96 runs, and captain Sahibzada Farhan with 73 runs, bolstered by missed catches from the Sri Lankan team. Mohammad Imran then claimed three wickets for eleven runs to restrict Sri Lanka to 133-7, sealing their third consecutive away series loss.