Dambulla: The second T20 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was referred to as off attributable to rain.
The match, a part of a three-match T20 sequence, was scheduled to be performed in Dambulla. Nonetheless, persistent rainfall first delayed the toss and finally led to the cancellation of the sport.
Pakistan at the moment leads the three-match sequence 1-0. The third and ultimate T20 is scheduled to happen in Dambulla on January 11.
Earlier, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets within the first match of the three-match T20I sequence, taking a 1-0 lead.
Chasing a modest goal of 129 runs, Pakistan reached the whole within the seventeenth over with the lack of 4 wickets.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha gained the toss and opted to area first. The enjoying XI noticed the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan, alongside Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, and Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka Innings
Sri Lanka have been bowled out for 128 runs in 19.2 overs, struggling towards Pakistan’s disciplined bowling assault.
Janith Liyanage top-scored with 40 runs, whereas Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka contributed 18 runs every.
For Pakistan, Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed claimed three wickets apiece, whereas Shadab Khan and Mohammad Wasim Jr picked up two wickets every.
Pakistan Innings
Pakistan comfortably chased the goal, led by a strong knock from Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 51 off 36 balls. Saim Ayub added 24 runs, whereas Salman Ali Agha scored 16 and Fakhar Zaman managed 5.
Shadab Khan (18*) and Usman Khan (7*) remained unbeaten as Pakistan crossed the road with ease.
The win offers Pakistan an early benefit within the three-match T20I sequence.
