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Kusal Mendis secures consolation win for Sri Lanka as Pakistan takes T20I series 2-1

Kusal Mendis led Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory in the final T20I against Pakistan, securing a consolation win after dropping the series 2-1. Mendis finished unbeaten on 87, his highest score in the format, while also surpassing Pathum Nissanka to become Sri Lanka's leading T20I run-scorer with 2791 total runs.

Kamindu Mendis contributed 40 runs to the successful chase of 168. Earlier, Dasun Shanaka spearheaded the Sri Lankan bowling attack with three wickets for 21 runs.

Despite a strong 76 from Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan's total was bolstered by late contributions from Arafat Minhas and Abdul Samad. Farhan was subsequently recognized as the player of the series.

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