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Pakistan chase a clean sweep as Sri Lanka fight for pride

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Pakistan chase a clean sweep

Pakistan lead Sri Lanka 2-0 in the T20I series. The final game is at Rawalpindi on Tuesday night.

First game

Pakistan won by four wickets

Sri Lanka scored 182. Pakistan chased it down with seven balls left. Farhan scored 89.

Second game

Pakistan won by 82 runs

Pakistan posted 215 for 3. It was their highest home T20I total. Sri Lanka managed 133 for 7.

Star of the series

Maaz Sadaqat hits 96

The 21-year-old smashed 96 off 51 balls. He missed his first T20I century by four runs.

Captain leads

Farhan fires again

Captain Sahibzada Farhan scored 89 and 73 in the first two games. He leads from the front.

With the ball

Imran takes 3 for 11

Debutant Mohammad Imran took three wickets for 11 runs. Pakistan's bowling has been sharp.

Sri Lanka

Visitors fight for pride

Sri Lanka want one win to avoid a whitewash. Their fielding must improve after dropped catches.

One to watch

Udara scored 91

Lahiru Udara hit 91 in the opening match. Sri Lanka need another big score from him.

Final game

Tuesday night in Rawalpindi

The final T20I starts at 6:00 PM Pakistan time. Rawalpindi is known for high scores.

What it means

A 3-0 sweep is on

A win gives Pakistan a clean sweep. It would confirm their bold new attacking style.

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