SL Won by 14 Runs | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Highlights of 3rd T20I 2026: Series Ends at 1-1

Sri Lanka win by 14 runs! It was a close finish and Sri Lanka prevailed in the end. With this the series ends in a tie at one each. Pakistan won the series opener and then second T20I was completely washed out. Sri Lanka had to win this to draw level and they did it. Even though rain played spoilsport earlier and the match was reduced to 12 overs per-side but we have had a game and that too entertaining one.

Pakistan now need 30 more runs to win from 12 balls. Faheem Ashraf has joined Mohammad Nawaz in the middle now as Pakistan lost two quick wickets.

So down to last three overs now and Pakistan need 45 more runs to win. They have six wickets in hand but wickets won't matter much in a short game.

A double wicket over for Wanindu Hasaranga. He first removed Saim Ayub and then Usman Khan. Meanwhile, Pakistan now need 92 more runs to win off 42 balls.

Sri Lanka have drawn first blood. It is Eshan Malings who picks the first wicket as he accounts for Sahibzada Farhan.  The batter was looking to slash hard outside the off but ends up getting an inside edge. Farhan b Eshan Malinga 9(7)

Sri Lanka did finish strong and have put on 160/6 on board in their allotted 12 overs. Captain Dasun Shanka played a vital cameo as he smashed Mohammad Wasim for back to back three sixes before being dismissed on 34 off just 9 deliveries. This is going to be a big ask for Pakistan. Do join us back for the chase.

One more wicket for Pakistan as we are down to last two overs of Sri Lankan innings. Faheem Ashraf is introduced in the attack and he chips away with a wicket as Charith Asalanka holes out to long-on fielder. C Asalanka c Mohammad Nawaz b Faheem Ashraf 21(13)

One more wicket for Pakistan as we are down to last two overs of Sri Lankan innings. Faheem Ashraf is introduced in the attack and he chips away with a wicket as Charith Asalanka holes out to long-on fielder. C Asalanka c Mohammad Nawaz b Faheem Ashraf 21(13)

Mohammad Wasim comes back into the attack and he rewards his captain with a wicket. Kusal Mendis is caught at deep cover as Usman Khan takes the catch. K Mendis c Usman Khan b Mohammad Wasim 30(16)

Mohammad Nawaz broke the stand as he removed Dhananjaya. But Sri Lanka have a healthy run-rate and they will now look to finish on a high. Meanwhile,  Charith Asalanka has joined Kusal Mendis in the middle. Dhananjaya c Sahibzada Farhan b Mohammad Nawaz 22(15)

Seven overs remaining now and Sri Lanka will look to finish on a high. Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis are at the crease and the duo have added 32 runs thus far for the third wicket.

Mohammad Wasim strikes as well! Kamil Mishara was looking good but he ends up edging it to wicket-keeper, who takes a good low catch. Sri Lanka have now lost both the openers. K Mishara c Khawaja Nafay b Mohammad Wasim 20(8)

Good first over for Pakistan as Naseem Shah removes dangerous Pathum Nissanka with a slower one. The batter flicks it towards deep backward square leg where Faheem Ashraf completes the catch. P Nissanka c Faheem Ashraf b Naseem Shah 0(2)

Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Usman Khan(w), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.

Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka(c), Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana.

Toss: Pakistan have won the toss and opted to bowl first. Khawaja Nafay is making his debut for Pakistan. Naseem Shah also included in playing XI.

So, the inspection has taken place and the match has been cut down to 12 overs per-side. The toss will take place at 9 PM and the match will start at 9:20 PM. Yes, if rain stays away!

So with rain having eased up. There is an inspection scheduled at 08:30 PM. Hopefully we will have a positive news.

Good news, currently it has stopped raining and in the meantime the covers have started to come off. However, the central square remains fully covered. If rain stays away we could have a start in around 40-50 minutes.

The rain stopped briefly before it returned again. The whole ground has been covered now as the wait continues. In case of a wash out, Pakistan will win the series 1-0.