ISLAMABAD: Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha will be eyeing a series win over Sri Lanka today, Sunday, as the two sides lock horns for the third and final T20I match of the series in Dambulla.
Pakistan are 1-0 up in the three-match series after their win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I by six wickets earlier this week. However, the second T20I between the two sides, scheduled to be played on Friday, was abandoned due to rain.
Pakistani cricketers took part in a net practice session on Saturday night ahead of the third T20I.
“Pakistan players busy in the nets ahead of the clash against Sri Lanka,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the first T20I after bowling out the hosts for 128. Left-arm pacer Salman Mirza took 3-18 while spinners Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan pitched in with figures of 3-25 and 2-25 respectively.
Pacer Mohammad Wasim returned figures of 2-7 from his 2.2 overs.
In response, Pakistani openers fared well, with left-handed batter Saim Ayub scoring 24 from 18 balls while Sahibzada Farhan smashed 51 runs from 36 balls.
Khan remained unbeaten with 18 runs from 12 balls to lead Pakistan to the win.
The series will serve as preparation for both Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin in February.
