Rawalpindi: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international to take an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three match series.

Batting first at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan posted an imposing total of 215 for three in their 20 overs.

Captain Sahibzada Farhan led from the front with an impressive 73 off 44 balls, while Fakhar Zaman contributed 22 runs.

Middle order batter Maaz Sadaqat delivered a innings of 96, smashing seven sixes and six fours. Hasan Nawaz also chipped in with 19 runs.

In reply, Sri Lanka struggled to keep up with the required run rate and failed to build meaningful partnerships. Sadeera Jayawardene scored 22, Kamindu Mendis made 23, Chamindu Wickramasinghe added 29, while Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten on 32.

Despite their efforts, Sri Lanka were unable to chase down the target as Pakistan secured a convincing victory to clinch the series with one match still to play.

Pakistan had won the opening match by four wickets, taking a 1–0 lead before their dominant performance in the second T20I.