Sri Lanka enters Monday's match at Gaddafi Stadium with plenty of confidence, following a commanding win in the first T20I where Danushka Gunathilaka's impressive 57 helped them reach 165/5.
When Sri Lanka will compete against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday, they will be doing on the back of a realistic win against hosts Pakistan in the first T20I, where Danushka Gunathalika scored a well made 57 to lead 165/5 in 20 overs.
The visitors displayed a complete team effort, bowling Pakistan out for 101 in the 18th over to secure a dominant 64-run win.
Supporting Gunathilaka's efforts, Fernando and Rajapaksha played key roles in a strong start that saw the score reach 135/2 by the 16th over.
The match saw a spark of brilliance from Hansnain, whose hat-trick restricted Sri Lanka to 165/7, marking him as a dangerous bowler capable of turning a game around.
Ahead of the second T20I, captain Sarfraz noted that T20 cricket requires respect for every opponent, acknowledging Sri Lanka's tight execution in the middle overs. He mentioned that despite a rough start with the ball, Hansnain's performance kept them in the fight, and he expressed faith in a comeback for the next match.
With Sri Lanka in top form and a series win within their grasp, all the ingredients are in place for a high-stakes, closely contested battle.