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

Rawalpindi witnessed a decisive victory for Pakistan as they overwhelmed Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international, securing a 2-0 lead in the series. Maaz Sadaqat delivered a blistering 96 runs off just 51 balls, while Sahibzada Farhan contributed 73 off 44 balls, setting the stage for an unprecedented home total of 215-3.

Imran Khan's medium-paced bowling shone as he took 3-11, effectively containing Sri Lanka to 133-7. Sri Lanka's resistance was futile, with Maheesh Theekshana and Chamindu Wickramasinghe providing marginal opposition. The duo were joined in their downfall by Kamindu Mendis and Sineth Jayawardena, who also failed to breach the century mark.

Pakistan capitalized on three dropped catches by their team, with Sadaqat and Farhan displaying their prowess, adding 88 runs for the second wicket in just 49 balls. Sadaqat's innings was adorned with seven sixes, the joint highest by a Pakistan batsman in T20s, while Farhan smashed five sixes and four fours. Sadaqat's dismissal occurred on the final ball, while Farhan was caught by Dasun Shanaka in the 15th over.

Sadaqat, initially dropped at 44, joined hands with Hasan Nawaz for a swift 72 runs off 31 balls in the final session. The final match of the series is scheduled for Tuesday.