Sri Lanka secures T20I series with six-wicket win over Pakistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by six wickets to clinch the women's T20I series on August 2. Chasing a target of 176 runs, Sri Lanka successfully completed their innings with 14 balls to spare. Pakistan's strong start, led by Shawaal Zulfiqar, produced an initial score of 175, which was deemed below par. Captain Chamari Athapaththu's quick-fire 40 runs helped shift momentum for Sri Lanka early in their innings. The victory marks Sri Lanka's fourth consecutive win against Pakistan in T20 matches and follows their success in the ODI series.
- •Sri Lanka clinched the T20I series on August 2.
- •Sri Lanka chased down 176 runs, scoring 177 for 4.
- •Pakistan scored 175 runs after a strong opening partnership.
- •Chamari Athapaththu scored 40 runs off 14 balls.
- •This marks Sri Lanka's fourth straight win against Pakistan.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Sri Lanka complete white-ball double with six-wicket win to clinch women's T20I series
"Sri Lanka secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan to clinch the T20I series. Pakistan's strong opening stand failed to produce a match-winning total of 175 runs. Captain Chamari Athapaththu then set the tone with an explosive counterattack for the hosts. The middle order continued the momentum, ensuring a comfortable chase with balls remaining. This victory marked Sri Lanka's fourth straight win against their Asian rivals.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 2, 2026, 6:40 PM'Darkly comical': Cricket world baffled as Pakistan drop 'best bowler' Mohammad Abbas for WI 2nd Test over 'conditions'
- Cricket•Aug 2, 2026, 6:37 PMSri Lanka star recalls biggest Gautam Gambhir 'regret' from India's 2011 World Cup final, match-winning six by MS Dhoni
- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 2, 2026, 5:46 PMAfter 'Clicky Ponting', village cricket produces hilarious Mankad attempt gone wrong
Cricket•Aug 2, 2026, 5:34 PMSubhadeep Ghosh appointed India men's fielding coach- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 2, 2026, 5:09 PMMost matches as Pakistan captain in Tests, ODIs and T20Is: Full all-format list as Babar Azam reaches new milestone
- Cricket•Aug 2, 2026, 4:41 PM'We have to move to Europe': How Jasprit Bumrah's son left the India cricket star 'heartbroken' with football confession
