By: Gameotics Editorial Team · Last updated: 15 Oct 2026 (IST)
Quick answer: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third T20I in Rawalpindi on 13 October, chasing 169 with 17 balls to spare. Kusal Mendis made an unbeaten 84 off 47 balls and was named player of the match, but Pakistan still won the three-match series 2-1.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third T20I in Rawalpindi on 13 October, chasing 169 with 17 balls to spare. Pakistan still won the series 2-1.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Result: Sri Lanka won by eight wickets (chased 169 with 17 balls to spare)
- Venue/date: Rawalpindi, 13 October
- Series: Pakistan won 2-1
- Player of the match: Kusal Mendis, 84* off 47
- Player of the series: Sahibzada Farhan
- Next: ODI tri-series
Who Starred in the Chase?
- Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 84 off 47 balls and was named player of the match. Kamindu Mendis supported him with 40.
- A first for Sri Lanka: according to ESPNcricinfo, Sri Lanka are the first team to beat Pakistan in five T20Is played in Pakistan.
Who Was Player of the Series?
Sahibzada Farhan, after three half-centuries in a row. His series total is the highest by a Pakistani batter in a three-match T20I series.
What’s Next?
Both teams move on to an ODI tri-series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 3rd T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka, by eight wickets in Rawalpindi on 13 October, chasing 169 with 17 balls to spare.
Who won the T20I series?
Pakistan won the three-match series 2-1. Sahibzada Farhan was player of the series after three straight half-centuries.
Who was player of the match?
Kusal Mendis, for his unbeaten 84 off 47 balls.
What comes next for both teams?
An ODI tri-series.
Sources
- ESPNcricinfo, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I: cricinfo.com
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Gameotics Editorial Team covers cricket, esports and gaming for Indian fans.
Last updated: 15 Oct 2026 (IST).
