Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan in third T20I by eight wickets
Most outlets highlighted Kusal Mendis's strong performance, with Pakistan Observer noting his unbeaten 87 off 48 balls as the key to Sri Lanka's victory, while Aaj News described his "solid half century" and also mentioned Dasun Shanaka's three-wicket contribution. Both headlines framed the win as a "consolation" for Sri Lanka, though the emphasis on individual contributions varied slightly.
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Kusal Mendis steers Sri Lanka to consolation win as Pakistan seal series
RAWALPINDI - Sahibzada Farhan struck his third consecutive half-century of the series, but an unbeaten 87 from Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis powered the visitors to an eight-wicket victory in the third and final T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
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Mendis, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka consolation T20I win
Kusal Mendis knocked a solid half century and medium pacer Dasun Shanaka grabbed three wickets as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final Twenty20 international on Tuesday. Skipper Mendis hit a 48-ball 87 with four sixes and nine boundaries as Sri Lanka chased down the 169-run target in 17.1 overs for a consolation win at Pindi Stadium. Pakistan won the series 2-1 with f...
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Kusal Mendis Leads Sri Lanka to Consolation T20I Win Over Pakistan
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis smashed an unbeaten 87 off 48 balls to guide his team to an eight-wicket victory…
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