RAWALPINDI: Pakistan will look to complete a clean sweep against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20 International on Tuesday, while the visitors will fight to secure a consolation victory and avoid a series whitewash at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan have already sealed the three-match series 2-0 after producing commanding performances in the opening two games. Their batting has been particularly impressive, with Maaz Sadaqat emerging as one of the standout performers and captain Sahibzada Farhan providing consistent runs at the top of the order.
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Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have struggled to find a winning combination despite changes in leadership, coaching and batting order. They will need a significant improvement from both their batters and bowlers to challenge Pakistan in the final encounter.
Pakistan batters in form as Sri Lanka search for answers
Pakistan’s dominance was underlined in the second T20I, when they posted 215 for three, their highest-ever T20I total on home soil, surpassing their previous best of 208 for three against the West Indies in 2021.
Maaz Sadaqat has been a major contributor, scoring 50 off 29 balls in the opening match and following it with an explosive 96 off 51 deliveries in the second. His ability to attack both pace and spin has given Pakistan valuable momentum.
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Farhan has also been instrumental, scoring 89 and 73 in the first two matches to lead the series run-scoring charts. Pakistan’s middle order could benefit from further time at the crease, although the team management may consider resting key players after securing the trophy.
Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed could make way for left-arm wrist-spinner Sufyan Moqim, while Pakistan will otherwise be keen to maintain the winning combination that has delivered results.
Sri Lanka face a more difficult selection challenge. Their bowling attack struggled to contain Pakistan on Rawalpindi’s batting-friendly surface, while spinner Maheesh Theekshana came under pressure in the second match.
The visitors could consider leg-spinner V Viyaskanth as an alternative and may also bring back fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, fitness permitting. Changes to the top order could also be considered as Sri Lanka search for greater consistency.
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Lahiru Udara holds key to Sri Lanka’s revival
Lahiru Udara remains one of Sri Lanka’s main batting hopes after scoring 91 off 55 balls in the first T20I. The 32-year-old will be eager to deliver another substantial innings after failing to replicate that performance in the second match.
Sri Lanka need a stronger start and greater contributions from their middle order if they are to challenge Pakistan’s total. Their bowlers will also have to find ways to take early wickets and restrict the hosts on a pitch expected to favour batting.
The Rawalpindi surface is likely to offer another high-scoring contest, with favourable weather and evening temperatures forecast in the low 20s Celsius.
Pakistan enter the match with a form guide of WWLWW in their last five completed T20Is, while Sri Lanka’s corresponding record stands at LLWLL.
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Sri Lanka’s recent record adds to the pressure: their only T20I series victory since the start of 2025 came against Zimbabwe on home soil last year. Pakistan, meanwhile, have an opportunity to finish the series emphatically and build confidence through a dominant performance.
