Sri Lanka seal T20 series against Pakistan

Tuesday, 8 October 2019 06:47

Sri Lanka have sealed their T20 International series against Pakistan.

They won the second match in Lahore on Monday night by 35 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 182 for 6 in their 20 overs with Bhanuka Rajapaksa smashing 77 off just 48 balls.

They then reduced Pakistan to 52 for 5 before eventually bowling them out for 147.

Nuwan Pradeep starred with the ball, taking four wickets for 25 runs.

The third and final match will be played in Lahore on Wednesday.

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