Pakistan Face Sri Lanka in Second T20I at Rawalpindi as Series Reaches Its Decider

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet in the second T20 international at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with the short series set to be decided in front of an expected packed crowd.

Both sides have treated the series as key preparation, giving opportunities to younger players while senior names look to settle combinations. Pakistan’s pace attack, led by its frontline fast bowlers, will again be central to the hosts’ plans on a surface that traditionally offers early assistance before becoming better for batting.

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, rely on their spin options and an aggressive top order to counter the home conditions. The visiting side’s middle order has shown form on the tour and will be tested against Pakistan’s death bowling.

Cricket fans have turned out in large numbers in Rawalpindi throughout the series, and another strong attendance is expected for the decider as both teams push for a morale-boosting series win.