Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard gives us a complete view of how each side performed on both offense and defense, including their partnerships, and ultimately who won this exciting international cricket game. These two countries have been competing against one another for many years now; they have played each other in Test cricket, ODI (One Day International) cricket, and T20 (Twenty20 International) cricket.

The second T20 International (T20I) played on October 11, 2026 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was a very exciting and competitive game. Pakistan won the game by 82 runs after posting 215/3 in their 20 overs and then restricting Sri Lanka to 133/7. Maaz Sadaqat had a great day of batting for Pakistan, while Muhammad Imran Randhawa was key to the bowling effort.

The article provides a summary of the match results (scorecard), the major contributions made by both batsmen and bowlers, the major events that took place during the game (match highlights), and what factors led to Pakistan winning the game.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Overview

The second T20 match of the 2026 Sri Lankan cricket tour to Pakistan was held at Rawalpindi. After winning the opening T20 match of the series with a margin of 4 wickets, Pakistan continued to show strong form in the second T20.

Match Information	Details
Match	Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I
Date	11 October 2026
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Series	Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026/27
Format	Twenty20 International
Toss	Sri Lanka elected to field
Pakistan Score	215/3 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka Score	133/7 in 20 overs
Match Result	Pakistan won by 82 runs
Player of the Match	Maaz Sadaqat
Series Status	Pakistan led the series 2–0

This victory marked Pakistan’s first-ever T20 International (T20I) series win. Pakistan had control of the entire match, attacking consistently on offense and maintaining a strong discipline in their pitching.

Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

The scoreboard reflects Pakistan’s success in their first inning, but also the difficulty of Sri Lanka to maintain the necessary run rate to catch Pakistan’s score.

Team	Runs	Wickets	Overs	Run Rate
Pakistan	215	3	20.0	10.75
Sri Lanka	133	7	20.0	6.65
Result	Pakistan won by 82 runs

Pakistan created a difficult target for other teams after scoring runs via Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz. Sri Lanka found it difficult to generate runs during the first six overs (powerplay) and middle overs as they lost wickets on a regular basis.

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Pakistan Batting Scorecard

The main focal point of the entire game was how well Pakistan’s batsmen performed. Maaz Sadaqat had an impressive batting display, and Sahibzada Farhan added value to the team’s opening position.

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Sahibzada Farhan	73	44	4	5	165.91
Fakhar Zaman	22	17	4	0	129.41
Maaz Sadaqat	96	51	6	7	188.24
Hasan Nawaz	19*	9	1	1	211.11
Extras	5	–	–	–	–
Total	215/3	20 overs			10.75 run rate

Note: The asterisk indicates that Hasan Nawaz remained not out.

Maaz Sadaqat’s Match-Winning Innings

Maaz Sadaqat was clearly the top-scoring batsman for Pakistan. He had 96 runs in 51 balls, with 6 fours and 7 sixes. Maaz Sadaqat was hitting the ball well with a strike rate of 188.24, which put a lot of pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers.

In addition to missing out on a century, he scored enough runs to help Pakistan post a total of 215. The way in which he was able to hit boundaries and keep moving the ball around allowed the team’s scoring rate to remain at a very high level during his time at the crease.

Sahibzada Farhan’s Important Contribution

Captain Sahibzada Farhan made 73 runs off 44 balls by hitting four boundaries and five sixes. His innings provided Pakistan with a solid base upon which the middle-order could be aggressive.

The connection that existed between Farhan and Sadaqat was significant since it allowed Sri Lanka to prevent regular breakthroughs from dictating how the match progressed.

Pakistan’s Batting Partnerships

Partnership	Runs	Importance
Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman	55	Provided an attacking start
Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat	88	Built the innings and increased the scoring rate
Maaz Sadaqat and Hasan Nawaz	72	Added late momentum to the innings

These partnerships illustrate how Pakistan went from having a very strong foundation to building an excellent score. In addition, the team had great success with their boundary hitting in the last few overs.

Sri Lanka Bowling Scorecard

Sri Lanka was unable to keep Pakistan’s batsmen from scoring. Many of the Sri Lankan bowlers allowed Pakistan to score at an alarming pace; especially as Sadaqat increased his batting speed during the second half and end of the game.

Bowler	Overs	Runs Conceded	Wickets	Economy
Binura Fernando	4	42	0	10.50
Nuwan Thushara	4	32	0	8.00
Maheesh Theekshana	4	55	1	13.75
Eshan Malinga	4	41	1	10.25
Dasun Shanaka	3	30	1	10.00
Kamindu Mendis	1	15	0	15.00

Maheesh Theekshana was the most expensive bowler in terms of total runs conceded, having given up 55 runs in his four overs. Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, and Eshan Malinga all received credit for taking one wicket.

Sri Lanka required more of an impact during the middle overs as Pakistan’s batsmen consistently found scoring opportunities and Sri Lanka’s bowlers were not able to create sustained pressure.

Sri Lanka Batting Scorecard

Sri Lanka was given a total of 216 runs to achieve their victory, requiring an average of 10.8 runs per over. However, loss of early wickets disrupted the run-chase and created a difficult scenario for reaching the required total.

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Lahiru Udara	6	6	1	0	100.00
Sineth Jayawardena	16	17	2	0	94.12
Kusal Mendis	13	9	2	0	144.44
Sahan Arachchige	0	1	0	0	0.00
Kamindu Mendis	10	8	1	0	125.00
Dasun Shanaka	9	8	0	1	112.50
Chamindu Wickramasinghe	29	24	1	1	120.83
Maheesh Theekshana	32*	26	4	0	123.08
Binura Fernando	0*	2	0	0	0.00
Extras	4	–	–	–	–
Total	133/7	20 overs			6.65 run rate

Note: Batting figures are presented from the available match scorecard; asterisks indicate not-out batters.

Sri Lanka’s Batting Performance

Maheesh Theekshana was the top scorer for Sri Lanka and made a 32* (unbeaten) in 26 deliveries. Chamindu Wickramasinghe contributed 29 runs off of 24 deliveries, however, Sri Lanka was unable to develop a partnership that was sufficient to match the total set by Pakistan.

In spite of having many opportunities to build momentum for their batters, Sri Lanka lost wickets when they needed them most. Pakistan’s bowlers used the pressure on Sri Lanka to increase the run rate required by Sri Lanka.

Pakistan Bowling Scorecard

Pakistan’s bowlers were able to defend the required number of runs for a win through their ability to take wickets and restrict the number of times Sri Lanka had an opportunity to score. The single most significant portion of the innings was bowled by Muhammad Imran Randhawa.

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Muhammad Imran Randhawa	4	11	3	2.75
Salman Mirza	3	28	2	9.33
Naseem Shah	4	28	0	7.00
Abrar Ahmed	3	26	0	8.67
Saim Ayub	3	19	1	6.33
Shadab Khan	3	19	1	6.33

Muhammad Imran Randhawa’s Excellent Spell

Muhammad Imran Randhawa took 3 wickets for 11 runs in 4 overs. Because of his low economy rate (2.75) and Pakistan’s high score at the time of Randhawa’s bowling, Randhawa’s bowling performance was considered very good.

Salman Mirza was able to help him out with two wickets; Saim Ayub and Shadab Khan also each got one wicket. Together, their efforts prevented Sri Lanka from reaching its target.

Key Match Highlights

Match Highlight	Details
Highest scorer	Maaz Sadaqat, 96 runs
Second major contribution	Sahibzada Farhan, 73 runs
Best bowling figures	Muhammad Imran Randhawa, 3/11
Pakistan’s total	215/3 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka’s total	133/7 in 20 overs
Winning margin	82 runs
Major turning point	Pakistan’s strong batting partnerships followed by early wickets in Sri Lanka’s chase
Series impact	Pakistan secured a 2–0 lead

Pakistan’s overall performance was what decided the game. They scored runs quickly, while their bowling prevented Sri Lanka from taking over the chase.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Rivalry

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played against each other in many different forms of international cricket for several decades. These include but are not limited to, bilateral series, ICC tournament, Asia Cup match, and major Test cricket encounter.

This competition between two teams has been highly contested due to each team’s ability to produce quality batsmen, quick-paced bowlers, and spin bowlers throughout various eras.

Format	Main Characteristics
Test cricket	Longer contests involving batting endurance, bowling spells, and changing pitch conditions
ODI cricket	A balance between building innings and scoring quickly during the final overs
T20I cricket	Aggressive batting, economical bowling, and effective death-over execution
ICC tournaments	High-pressure matches where qualification and knockout positions can be important
Asia Cup	Regional rivalry featuring tactical battles between Asian cricket teams

The exact total of head-to-head matches between two cricket teams should always be verified by looking up the most current data on the cricket statistics website, as each time these teams compete against one another their records will have changed.

What Makes the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Scorecard Important?

A cricket scorecard provides more than just the end results of the game. A scorecard allows the reader to see what individual player contributed most to the outcome of the match, how long each partnership lasted, and why one team had an edge over the other during the course of the match.

Scorecard Statistic	What It Tells Readers
Runs scored	Measures a batter’s contribution
Balls faced	Shows how long a batter occupied the crease
Strike rate	Indicates scoring speed
Bowling economy	Measures runs conceded per over
Wickets taken	Shows a bowler’s success in dismissing batters
Fall of wickets	Explains when the innings lost momentum
Partnerships	Shows how batters combined to build the innings
Extras	Includes wides, no-balls, byes, and leg-byes, as applicable

For example, the reason why Pakistan won can be explained by Sadaqat’s 96 runs and Imran Randhawa’s three wickets. The scorecard shows that Pakistan was successful in both of their batting innings instead of winning based upon only one person’s performance.

Conclusion

The second T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was played on October 11, 2026. The Pakistan national cricket team vs Sri Lanka national cricket team scorecard shows that Pakistan had a very strong win over Sri Lanka in this game. Pakistan won by 82 runs in their home country. Pakistan posted a total of 215/3, which included a great innings of 96 from Maaz Sadaqat and a fine contribution of 73 from Sahibzada Farhan. On the other hand, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 133/7.

The three wickets taken by Muhammad Imran Randhawa during his bowling spell contributed significantly to the successful defense of the total. In addition, the win allowed Pakistan to take an insurmountable 2-0 advantage over England in the three-match T20 International Series.

The scorecard gives cricket fans a good idea of what happened during the game, such as how each team batted, bowled, partnered up, etc., and most importantly, when the key moments took place that determined the outcome. Future readers who follow Pakistan-Sri Lanka matches can also utilize the same data to see how each team is performing against each other in various forms of the sport.

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