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PAK V SL, T20I: Sadaqat, Imran help Pakistan thump Sri Lanka to seal series

Pakistan extended their dominance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a commanding 82-run victory in Rawalpindi, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead. Maaz Sadaqat nearly reached a century, scoring 96 off 51 balls, while Sahibzada Farhan contributed a crucial 73 to help Pakistan post a team-record 215-3, surpassing their previous best home total.

The hosts’ aggressive batting was highlighted by Sadaqat’s seven sixes and Farhan’s five, though both were dismissed late in the innings. Sri Lanka’s chase collapsed after wickets fell at regular intervals, with only Maheesh Theekshana (32*) and Chamindu Wickramasinghe (29) providing late resistance.

Mohammad Imran’s sharp bowling (3-11) sealed the win, as Pakistan’s biggest T20 victory over the tourists became official. Dropped catches further aided Pakistan, with Sadaqat and Farhan capitalizing on defensive errors to accelerate the scoring in the final overs.

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