SL beat PAK by 35 runs | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Highlights And Cricket Score 2nd T20I Match

That is it from this game. Sri Lanka have turned the tables and have sealed the 3-match series 2-0. They would now be looking to whitewash the best side in T20Is at their own backyard. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be looking to give their fans something to cheer about and will play for pride in the 3rd and final T20I of the series. That match will be played on the very same venue on Wednesday, 9th October. That match will begin at 1830 Local (1330 GMT). Join us for that one. Till then, cheers!

Victorious Sri Lankan skipper comes for the interview. Shanaka says they played some quality cricket and hence they were able to achieve the result. Credits Rajapaksa for his brilliant innings and adds he had good support out in the middle. Shanaka hopes that the youngsters to get more chances after the series but he also says that he is aware of the senior players coming back.

Pakistan skipper, Sarfaraz Ahmed is up next for the interview. Sarfaraz admits that they did not play well and were second best to Sri Lanka. Adds they need to look at themselves and feels there were moments in all three departments which saw them wanting. On the poor bowling performance in the series, he says that they tried hard but were not able to execute their plans. Takes out young Mohammad Hasnain as a positive. Sarfaraz feels they were unable to take wickets in the middle overs and that hurt them. On the reason for former players being called up again, Sarfaraz tells that they had performed really well and deserved their call ups.

For his magnificent 77 off 48 balls, Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been named the Man of the Match. Rajapaksa says that initially he had to pace his innings. Admits it is not easy to come to Pakistan and win a series but credits the coaching staff for helping them. Tells he was just happy to be in the side and it is a real joy to defeat the No.1 side in T20Is

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Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka posted a mammoth total of 183 courtesy of brilliant 77 from Bhanuka Rajapaksa and cameos from Shanaka and Jayasuriya. The total was too good for the visitors to chase down. Imad Wasim was the pick of the bowler for Pakistan picking up a wicket and conceding just 27 runs.

It was a collective effort from the Sri Lankan bowlers. Wanindu Hasaranga was expensive but his 3 wickets in one over made the target a lot more difficult for the hosts. But the real star with the ball was Nuwan Pradeep who held his nerve and showed his class. His 4/25 ensured that even though there was a fight back from Imad and Asif Ali it was not enough. Udana and Rajitha had two wickets and one respectively.

Needing 183, Pakistan got off to a terrible start losing both their openers inside the first 4 overs. The hosts tried to find stability with their skipper, Sarfaraz Ahmed taking the aggressor's role. But 3 wickets in one over from Wanindu Hasaranga looked to have killed the tie. Imad Wasim and Asif Ali though had other ideas. The duo added 75 runs but the task in hand was too much as once Imad fell owing to the scoreboard pressure, it was just out of reach for Pakistan's lower order to get and in the end they fell short by 35 runs.

Stop the press! Sri Lanka have broken the duck. They have got their first series win against Pakistan in T20Is. The Sri Lankan players are up in joy.

Nuwan Pradeep to Mohammad Hasnain. OUT! CAUGHT BY WANINDU HASARANGA AND SRI LANKA HAVE WON THE SERIES! Good length ball on middle and leg, Hasnain looks to hoick this one over the long on fielder. However, he cannot get the timing he desired and the fielder in the deep, Wanindu Hasaranga takes an easy catch. This young group of Sri Lankan players have played in fantastic fashion as they gain an unassailable lead in this series.

Nuwan Pradeep to Mohammad Amir. The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total.

Nuwan Pradeep to Mohammad Hasnain. Full ball angling in, Hasnain looks to smash it but the ball goes off the inside edge towards the fine leg fielder. The batters take one.

Nuwan Pradeep to Asif Ali. OUT! TIMBER! Sri Lanka one wicket away from winning the series now! Full ball, slower one from back of the hand just outside off, it nips back in. Ali looks to heave it towards long on but misses. However, Pradeep hits the off pole and Asif Ali has to take the long walk back.

Nuwan Pradeep to Asif Ali. Full ball around off, driven towards the mid off region. No runs taken.

Nuwan Pradeep to Asif Ali. Full ball angling into the batsman, he looks to heave it towards the on side but misses to get hit on the pads.

Isuru Udana to Mohammad Amir. Fuller on off, Amir pushes it towards cover. 38 needed off 12 balls now.

Isuru Udana to Mohammad Amir. FOUR! Amir showing his skills with the bat here. Length delivery outside off, Amir thwacks it through covers with little to no foot movement for a boundary.

Isuru Udana to Asif Ali. Full outside off, Asif looks to play the paddle but the ball goes to the on side off his pad for a leg bye.

Isuru Udana to Asif Ali. High full toss but the square leg umpire is happy. It is outside off, Asif swings his bat but gets nothing on it. He looks at the square leg umpire hoping to get a no ball but the umpire signals nothing.

Isuru Udana to Asif Ali. FOUR! Asif Ali will have to do it by himself here. Fuller on middle and leg, Asif paddles it fine down the leg side for a boundary.

Isuru Udana to Shadab Khan. OUT! Caught! 47 were needed in 18 balls. Shadab had no choice but to go after it from ball one. He tries to do just that but gets nothing on it. Full ball on off, Shadab looks to go over covers but ends up slicing it high in the air and straight to Shanaka.