Lahore, Oct 9 (AFP) Sri Lanka, aiming to register their first-ever whitewash in the shortest format, compiled a challenging 147 for seven against Pakistan in the third and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Wednesday.

Debutant Oshada Fernando struck a brilliant 48-ball 78 with three sixes and eight boundaries. For Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir took 3-27.

Sri Lanka won the first match by 64 runs and the second by 35 runs -- both in Lahore. AFP SSC

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