Sri Lanka Chooses Bowling in Second T20I Against Pakistan

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first against Pakistan in the second T20I on Sunday at the Pindi Stadium in Rawalpindi. The visitors made the decision as Pakistan held a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. According to Tribune, Sri Lanka replaced Razaullah with Salman Mirza for the match.

Razaullah had made his T20I debut in the previous game at the same venue. Pakistan secured a four-wicket victory in the opening match at the Pindi Stadium on Friday, reaching the target with seven balls remaining. Sri Lanka had posted 183 runs after Rahilu Udara scored 91.

According to Tribune, Pakistan chased the total in the 19th over after losing six wickets. Sahibzada Farhan produced a key innings of 89 while leading the side's response.

Farhan and Fakhar Zaman gave Pakistan a strong start before Farhan added 92 runs with Maaz Sadaqat for the second wicket partnership. Sadaqat contributed a quick 50 during the chase, according to Tribune. Pakistan later lost several wickets in a cluster after Sadaqat's dismissal. Tribune reported that Khawaja Nafay remained composed and helped Pakistan complete the successful chase.

The third and final T20I of the series is scheduled for Tuesday, according to Tribune. Pakistan entered the second match seeking to extend its advantage after the opening win.