Overview
- Sri Lanka posted 160 for 6 and held Pakistan to 146 for 8 for a 14-run victory that tied the three-match series 1-1 in Dambulla.
- After roughly a two-hour delay, the match was reduced to 12 overs per side, and Pakistan chose to bowl after winning the toss.
- Wanindu Hasaranga claimed 4 for 35 to pass 150 T20I wickets, with Matheesha Pathirana and Eshan Malinga closing out the chase.
- Dasun Shanaka powered a late surge with 34 off nine balls, following brisk contributions from Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva and Charith Asalanka.
- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha smashed 45 off 12 as Khawaja Nafay debuted and Naseem Shah returned, and Sri Lanka notched their first home T20 win over Pakistan since 2012.