Pakistan eye series whitewash against Sri Lanka in third T20I

Pakistan are up against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20 International today and will be looking to achieve a clean sweep after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Hosts enter the final encounter on a high of confidence after a convincing 82-run win in the second T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday nite.

Pakistan had a break day as Sri Lankan players practiced at the venue ahead of the crucial game.

Pakistan put in a fine batting display in the second match, posting 215 for three from their 20 overs, their second-highest total in T20 internationals.

Maaz Sadaqat spearheaded the charge with a sublime 96 off 51 balls, just short of a hundred. Captain Sahibzada Farhan also scored a half-century as Pakistan set a tough mark of 216 runs for the visitors.

Sri Lanka struggled to keep up with the needed run rate and were bowled out for 133 for seven in 20 overs to give Pakistan a convincing 82-run victory.