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Sri Lanka avoid whitewash with 8-wicket win over Pakistan in 3rd T20I at Rawalpindi

Kusal Mendis's 87 off 48 balls and Dasun Shanaka's 3 for 21 powered Sri Lanka to a consolation victory, as Pakistan sealed the series 2-1.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · Cric Tracker

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the third T20I to avoid a series sweep.
Pakistan sealed the three-match series 2-1 after Sri Lanka successfully chased 169 with 17 balls to spare.
Kusal Mendis led the chase with 87 runs off 48 deliveries.

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Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the third T20I at Rawalpindi on October 13, 2026, chasing down a target of 169 with 17 balls remaining. Kusal Mendis spearheaded the chase with 87 off 48 balls, supported by Sineth Jayawardena's 38 and Kamindu Mendis's unbeaten 40. Despite the defeat, Pakistan secured the three-match series 2-1.

Earlier in the match, Dasun Shanaka's 3 for 21 helped restrict Pakistan to 168 for 8, alongside two wickets each from Eshan Malinga and Nuwan Thushara. Sahibzada Farhan led Pakistan's scoring with 76 off 47 deliveries, while Arafat Minhas added 34.

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Sri Lanka avoid whitewash with 8-wicket win over Pakistan in 3rd T20I at Rawalpindi

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