Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score and Commentary, 3rd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 13 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd T20I / Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match
Kusal Mendis,
Sri Lanka
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 87 | 48 | 9 | 4 | 181.25 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 40 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 148.15 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Razaullah | 3.1 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 11.68 |
| Salman Mirza | 3 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 13.33 |
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka (SL won by 8 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (PAK won by 82 runs) | 2nd T20I | 11 Oct 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (PAK won by 4 wickets) | 1st T20I | 9 Oct 2026 |
| India (IND won by 19 runs) | Final | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Bangladesh (PAK won by 6 wickets) | 1st Semi Final | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan (SL won by 8 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Pakistan (PAK won by 82 runs) | 2nd T20I | 11 Oct 2026 |
| Pakistan (PAK won by 4 wickets) | 1st T20I | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Bangladesh (SL won by 63 runs) | 3rd Place Play Off | 3 Oct 2026 |
| India (IND won by 124 runs) | 2nd Semi Final | 1 Oct 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 98 run (9.1 ov): Kusal Mendis: 56 (28), Kamindu Mendis: 40 (27)
- Last Bat: Sineth Jayawardena 38(26) - c Razaullah b A Minhas Arafat Minhas
- Fall of Wickets: 15 - 1 Lahiru Udara, 74 - 2 Sineth Jayawardene
- Reviews Remaining: Sri Lanka - 2 of 2, Pakistan - 1 of 2
- Toss: Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 3rd T20I
- Series: Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan
- Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Time: 06:30 PM
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- City: Rawalpindi
- Umpires: Faisal Afridi (Pakistan), Rashid Riaz (Pakistan), Nasir Hussain (Pakistan, TV)
- Referee: Ali Naqvi (Pakistan)
Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, Six, Arafat Minhas serves a full length delivery on the stumps. Kusal Mendis launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase in completely comfortable territory.
End of over 13 (14 runs)
Razaullah to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Razaullah delivers back of a length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs. The chase stays entirely comfortable.
Razaullah to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Razaullah delivers a full length ball on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis finds the boundary with ease, keeping the chase moving along without any alarms.
Razaullah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Razaullah lands it back of a length outside off stump, worked away for one to keep the chase comfortable.
Razaullah to Kusal Mendis, Six, Razaullah delivers one back of a length on the stumps, and Kusal Mendis sends it cleanly over the ropes for six. The chase remains entirely comfortable.
Razaullah to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Razaullah delivers one back of a length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run.
Razaullah to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Razaullah drops it back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away for four, keeping the chase moving along with ease.
End of over 14 (18 runs)
Sufyan Moqim to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Sufyan Moqim serves this full length on off stump, knocked away for an easy single in this comfortable chase.
Sufyan Moqim to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Pushed from a good length on the stumps, and the batters come back easily for two runs. Sri Lanka remain fully in control of the chase.
Sufyan Moqim to Kamindu Mendis, 1 bye, Sufyan Moqim lands a good length delivery outside off stump, and they scramble through for one bye.
Sufyan Moqim to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Sufyan Moqim lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run. The chase moves along comfortably.
Sufyan Moqim to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Sufyan Moqim lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
Sufyan Moqim to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sufyan Moqim finishes the over with a dot ball as the batter cannot find a run. With only twenty needed, the chase remains entirely under control.
End of over 15 (6 runs)
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Mohammad Imran Randhawa lands it on a good length outside off, guided away for one as the chase stays comfortable.
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Mohammad Imran Randhawa serves a full toss outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for a single. The chase keeps moving along without any alarms.
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Mohammad Imran Randhawa lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping Sri Lanka moving along toward the target.
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Mohammad Imran Randhawa serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield. The chase moves along easily.
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase continues moving along comfortably.
Mohammad Imran Randhawa to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Mohammad Imran Randhawa serves a full length ball outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a run. With the chase well in hand, it ends a quiet over.
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Salman Mirza to Kusal Mendis, Four, Salman Mirza pitches it full length outside off stump. Kusal Mendis sends it away to the ropes, moving the chase along without any alarms.
Salman Mirza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Salman Mirza nails the yorker outside off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, but the chase remains completely under control.
Salman Mirza to Kusal Mendis, Four, Salman Mirza delivers this back of a length on the stumps. Kusal Mendis finds the boundary with ease, taking four runs off the chase.
Salman Mirza to Kusal Mendis, Six, Salman Mirza serves a full-length delivery straight on the stumps. Kusal Mendis lofts it cleanly all the way for six, leaving the chase in complete control.
Salman Mirza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Salman Mirza lands this on a good length outside off stump, tapped away for a single to level the scores.
Salman Mirza to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Salman Mirza finishes the over with a dot ball. The batter cannot find a run, but the chase remains completely comfortable.
End of over 17 (15 runs)
Razaullah to Kusal Mendis, Four, Razaullah serves a full length ball outside off stump. Kusal Mendis finds the rope for four to bring up the century stand in style.