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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Result – 3rd T20I

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3rd T20I • Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka cricket team logo
SL
160/6 (12)
Pakistan cricket team logo
PAK
146/8 (12)
Sri Lanka won by 14 runs
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Player of the match: Wanindu Hasaranga

End of over 12 (5 runs)
Mohammad Wasim Jr 7 (8)
Naseem Shah 1 (1)
PAK 146/8
Eshan Malinga 2-1-27-0
11.6
0
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run
11.6
Wd
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide
11.5
0
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run
11.4
0
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run
11.4
Wd
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide
11.4
Wd
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide
11.3
0
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run
11.3
Wd
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide
11.2
1
Eshan Malinga to Naseem Shah, 1 run
11.1
W
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, runout (K Mendis)
End of over 11 (10 runs)
Mohammad Wasim Jr 7 (3)
Faheem Ashraf 9 (3)
PAK 141/7
Matheesha Pathirana 3-2-34-0
10.6
1
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 run
10.5
6
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, Six
10.5
Wd
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide
10.4
0
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run
10.3
W
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nawaz, Bowled!
10.2
1
Matheesha Pathirana to Faheem Ashraf, 1 run
10.1
1
Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
End of over 10 (15 runs)
Faheem Ashraf 8 (2)
Mohammad Nawaz 27 (13)
PAK 131/6
Wanindu Hasaranga 3-4-35-0
9.6
4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Faheem Ashraf, Four
9.5
4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Faheem Ashraf, Four
9.4
W
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, Out! Caught by E Malinga
9.3
6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, Six
9.3
Wd
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, 1 wide
9.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, no run
9.1
W
Wanindu Hasaranga to Khawaja Nafay, Out! Caught by D Silva
End of over 9 (11 runs)
Khawaja Nafay 26 (14)
Mohammad Nawaz 27 (13)
PAK 116/4
Matheesha Pathirana 2-1-24-0

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and Pakistan met in 3rd T20I of Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 11.1: Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, runout (K Mendis) | 10.5: Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, Six | 10.3: Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nawaz, Bowled!. The turning point arrived at 11.1 when Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, runout (K Mendis). That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sri Lanka won by 14 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 11.1: Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, runout (K Mendis)
  • 10.5: Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, Six
  • 10.3: Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nawaz, Bowled!
  • 9.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Faheem Ashraf, Four
  • 9.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Faheem Ashraf, Four
  • 9.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, Out! Caught by E Malinga
  • 9.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, Six
  • 9.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Khawaja Nafay, Out! Caught by D Silva

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 11.1 when Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, runout (K Mendis). That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 14 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 11.1: Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, runout (K Mendis). This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 12 (5 runs)
Mohammad Wasim Jr 7 (8)
Naseem Shah 1 (1)
PAK 146/8
Eshan Malinga 2-1-27-0

11.6 0 Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run

11.6 Wd Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide

11.5 0 Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run

11.4 0 Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run

11.4 Wd Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide

11.4 Wd Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide

11.3 0 Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run

11.3 Wd Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide

11.2 1 Eshan Malinga to Naseem Shah, 1 run

11.1 W Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Wasim Jr, runout (K Mendis)

End of over 11 (10 runs)
Mohammad Wasim Jr 7 (3)
Faheem Ashraf 9 (3)
PAK 141/7
Matheesha Pathirana 3-2-34-0

10.6 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 run

10.5 6 Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, Six

10.5 Wd Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, 1 wide

10.4 0 Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Wasim Jr, no run

10.3 W Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nawaz, Bowled!

10.2 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Faheem Ashraf, 1 run

10.1 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run

End of over 10 (15 runs)
Faheem Ashraf 8 (2)
Mohammad Nawaz 27 (13)
PAK 131/6
Wanindu Hasaranga 3-4-35-0

9.6 4 Wanindu Hasaranga to Faheem Ashraf, Four

9.5 4 Wanindu Hasaranga to Faheem Ashraf, Four

9.4 W Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, Out! Caught by E Malinga

9.3 6 Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, Six

9.3 Wd Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, 1 wide

9.2 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan, no run

9.1 W Wanindu Hasaranga to Khawaja Nafay, Out! Caught by D Silva

End of over 9 (11 runs)
Khawaja Nafay 26 (14)
Mohammad Nawaz 27 (13)
PAK 116/4
Matheesha Pathirana 2-1-24-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match?
Sri Lanka won by 14 runs.

What is the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I?
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan is the 3rd T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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