Maaz Sadaqat, Imran Randhawa star as Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka in second T20I to seal series
Maaz Sadaqat hit a blistering 96 before Imran Randhawa’s miserly spell helped Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second Twenty20 International and seal the three-match series for the hosts here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both Maaz and Imran were able to make a match-winning impact in what was only their second T20I outing after making their debuts in Friday’s opening…
Maaz Sadaqat scored an impressive 96 runs, while Imran Randhawa’s economical bowling helped Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 International, sealing the three-match series. Both players made a significant impact in their second T20I outing after making their debuts in the opening match. Maaz, who had previously scored a crucial half-century, displayed a more aggressive style, while Imran justified his selection with precise bowling, preventing Sri Lanka from mounting a strong chase.
After struggling in the powerplay, Pakistan’s batting lineup regained momentum with a strong 88-run partnership between Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz. Farhan led the recovery with a fluent 73 off 44 balls, while Maaz added acceleration, eventually leading Pakistan to their highest T20I total on home soil. Despite falling short of Maaz's half-century, Fakhar Zaman contributed 22 runs before being dismissed.
Imran Randhawa took three wickets for 9 runs in his first two overs, leaving Sri Lanka at 49-4, before delivering three crucial wickets to finish with figures of 3-9. Sri Lanka's reply fell apart quickly, with Imran Randhawa's bowling taking the decisive blows in the eighth over, removing Kusal Mendis and Sahan Arachchige. The final match in the series, scheduled for Tuesday, will further solidify Pakistan's 2-0 lead in the series.
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