Pakistan lead 1-0 as second T20I vs Sri Lanka set for October 11 in Rawalpindi

Pakistan, leading the series 1-0 after a comprehensive win in Rawalpindi led by Sahibzada Farhan, will face Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 11, with the match due to start at 6:30 PM IST.

Sahibzada Farhan began his T20I captaincy at home with a commanding performance, scoring 89 off 53 balls with 10 fours and four sixes; that innings followed Lahiru Udara’s 91 off 55. Naseem Shah, on his return, took 3/36 from four overs while Mohammad Imran finished with figures of 2/21. Apart from Udara, Sri Lanka’s batting line-up failed to post significant contributions, with the second-highest total for the visitors coming in extras (29).

In the run chase Pakistan stitched two 50-plus partnerships for the first two wickets, and Maaz Sadaqat contributed 50 off 29 balls. Those opening stands allowed Pakistan to complete the target without further contest, securing the series lead.

Naseem Shah’s 3/36 and Mohammad Imran’s 2/21 were the primary wicket-taking contributions for Pakistan’s bowling attack in the match. Sri Lanka’s batters were unable to back up Udara’s 91, leaving extras as their second-highest tally.

For viewers in India, live streaming of the second T20I on Sunday will be available via the Veto streaming platform; the live broadcast on cable television is banned in India. The match can also be accessed on the YouTube channel mentioned by the organisers in the original release.

Pakistani viewers can watch the live telecast on PTV Sports HD and stream the game through the Tapmad app. The toss is scheduled for 6 PM IST / 5:30 PM local time, with the match start at 6:30 PM IST.

With Pakistan holding a 1-0 advantage, the second T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 11 offers Sri Lanka a chance to level the series while Pakistan will aim to secure the win that would put them further ahead in the short series.