Pakistan produced their highest-ever home total in men’s T20 Internationals on October 11, defeating Sri Lanka by 82 runs in Rawalpindi to secure the three-match series with a game to spare.
The hosts scored 215-3 in 20 overs, powered by Maaz Sadaqat’s 96 from 51 deliveries and captain Sahibzada Farhan’s 73 off 44 balls. Sadaqat struck seven sixes and six fours, narrowly missing his maiden T20I century as Pakistan finished with their second-highest total in the format overall.
Sri Lanka managed 133-7 in reply. Muhammad Imran took three wickets for 11 runs in four overs, helping Pakistan complete a commanding victory and establish an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Sadaqat and Farhan drive Pakistan’s record score
Pakistan’s innings gathered momentum through the partnership between Farhan and Sadaqat, who added 88 runs for the second wicket. Their stand helped the home side recover and accelerate after the opening overs.
Farhan contributed 73, including five sixes, recording his second consecutive substantial innings after scoring 89 in the opening match on October 9. Sadaqat followed his debut half-century of 50 with an even more forceful performance in the second game.
The 21-year-old left-hander reached 96 from 51 balls, striking seven sixes and six fours. He was dismissed on the final delivery of the innings while attempting to reach three figures.
His contribution helped Pakistan reach 215-3, surpassing their previous best home T20I total of 208-3 against the West Indies in Karachi in 2021.
Pakistan’s score was second only to their 232-6 against England in Nottingham in 2021 among their highest men’s T20I totals. The team also struck 13 sixes, matching the joint-second-highest number Pakistan have recorded in a men’s T20I innings.
Imran’s spell leaves Sri Lanka struggling
Sri Lanka needed 216 to win but lost wickets regularly and could not build the partnerships required to challenge Pakistan’s total.
Imran was central to the collapse. The bowler returned figures of 3-11 from four overs, removing three batters and limiting the visitors’ scoring opportunities.
Sri Lanka finished on 133-7, 82 runs short of the target. Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten on 32, while Chamindu Wickramasinghe scored 29, but their efforts came too late to threaten Pakistan’s lead.
Pakistan’s bowling performance ensured that Sadaqat’s innings translated into a decisive team result rather than simply a record-setting batting display.
Pakistan take the series ahead of the final match
The victory followed Pakistan’s four-wicket win in the opening T20I on October 9, also at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Farhan’s 89 helped Pakistan chase Sri Lanka’s 182-8 in that match.
With the second victory, Pakistan moved to a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The third T20I is scheduled for October 13 at the same venue.
The series has provided an opportunity for Pakistan’s newer international players to make an impact. Sadaqat has scored half-centuries in both matches, while Farhan has delivered consecutive major contributions with the bat.
For Sri Lanka, the final fixture offers an opportunity to respond after two contrasting defeats: a narrow four-wicket loss in the opener and a substantial 82-run defeat in the second match.
Pakistan’s latest performance has given the side a new home scoring benchmark and secured the series, with the final game remaining on the schedule.
Q1. What happened in the second Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I?
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 11, 2026. The win gave Pakistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Q2. How many runs did Maaz Sadaqat score?
Maaz Sadaqat scored 96 from 51 balls, hitting six fours and seven sixes. He was dismissed on the final ball of Pakistan’s innings, missing a maiden T20I century.
Q3. What was Pakistan’s total against Sri Lanka?
Pakistan scored 215-3 in 20 overs. It was their highest men’s T20I total on home soil and their second-highest total in the format overall.
Q4. Who was Pakistan’s leading bowler in the match?
Muhammad Imran took three wickets for 11 runs in four overs, helping restrict Sri Lanka to 133-7.
Q5. How many sixes did Pakistan hit?
Pakistan hit 13 sixes in their innings, the joint-second-highest number the team has recorded in a men’s T20I innings.
Q6. What was Sahibzada Farhan’s score?
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan scored 73 from 44 balls, including five sixes. He also scored 89 in the first T20I against Sri Lanka.
Q7. When is the third Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I?
The third match is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan have already secured the series with a 2-0 lead.
Q8. Where can readers find official match information?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) publish match reports and cricket updates through their official websites. Readers can also consult the published scorecard for the final individual and team statistics.
