{
  "id": 14200962,
  "title": "Pakistan make four changes for third T20I as Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bowl first",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pakistan-make-four-changes-for-third-t20i-as-sri-lanka-win-toss-elect",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:46:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2036881/pakistan-make-four-changes-for-third-t20i-as-sri-lanka-win-toss-elect-to-bowl-first"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan made four substitutions for the third and final Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka, who opted to bat first after winning the toss at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Razaullah, who made his T20I debut in the opening match, returned to the lineup, while Sufyan Moqim, Arafat Minhas, and Abdul Samad also received playing opportunities. Seniors Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed were omitted from the squad. In response, Sri Lanka substituted Maheesh Theekshana, who had a poor performance in the second T20I, with young Vijayakanth Viyaskanth. Pakistan aims to secure a series sweep after winning the first two T20Is by four wickets and an 82-run margin, respectively. The opening batsmen Maaz Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan were instrumental in Pakistan's strong all-round performance, with Sadaqat scoring a brilliant 96 off 51 balls and Farhan contributing 73 runs to post a formidable total of 215 for three. The bowlers maintained control, limiting Sri Lanka to 133 for seven. Sri Lanka's captain Kusal Mendis and his team will seek to redeem themselves after struggling against Pakistan's aggressive batting in the previous game. Pakistan will look to capitalize on their momentum and strengthen their batting and bowling combinations during the final fixture. With the series already won, Pakistan enters the match with confidence, while Sri Lanka aims to avoid a whitewash.",
  "summary": "Pakistan made four changes to their line-up for the third and final Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka, who won the toss and decided to bat first at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Razaullah, who made his debut in the first T20I was brought back to the XI while spinner Sufyan Moqim, all-rounder Arafat Minhas and batter Abdul Samad were also handed playing time. Seniors Shadab…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}