Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Lions Win Rain-Hit Game By 14 Runs, Square Series 1-1

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by runs in the rain-hit third and final T20 international at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Sunday (January 11, 2026). The hosts thus levelled levelled the three-match series 1-1.

The match was reduced to a 12-overs-per-side contest after heavy rain delayed its start. The Lankans eventually posted a 160-run total, riding quickfire knocks lower down the order from Dasun Shanaka (34 off 9) and Janith Liyanage (22 not out off 8).

In response, the Men In Green kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which eventually impeded their run rate. They needed 20 runs off the last over with three wickets in hand, but Eshan Malinga conceded just five to seal the victory for the Lions.

Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Toss Update

The toss was delayed due to rain in Dambulla. Pakistan eventually won the toss and elected to field first against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Playing XIs

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

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

Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Squads

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Khawaja Nafay, Usman Tariq, Abdul Samad

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Traveen Mathew, Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera