Shoaib Malik scored a half-century against Sri Lanka in Lahore. (Source: AP)
Pakistan completed a clean sweep win against Sri Lanka after beating them by 36 runs in the third and final T20I in Lahore. Pakistan were playing against a major team at home after a long time as they were barred from hosting any international matches since the attack on Sri Lankan team by gunmen in 2009. They did host Zimbabwe for a bilateral series in 2015 while a World XI side visited Pakistan earlier this year for three-match T20I series. Batting first, Pakistan posted 180/3 in 20 overs, courtesy a 24-ball 51 from Shoaib Malik and later rode on Mohammad Amir’s phenomenal spell to restrict Sri Lanka to 144/9. Amir scalped a four-wicket haul in four overs. Here’s what pundits and experts have to say about the match.
What Amazing Performance Team Pakistan, #White Wash in both T20 and ODI series, some exciting eye candy moments witnessed this series 👍🏼🏏
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) October 29, 2017
Thank u @OfficialSLC for coming to Pakistan.Hopefully more international cricket to come to Pakistan. InshA Allah
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) October 29, 2017
Thank you Sri Lanka for this historic trip..We will remember you for this gesture forever. Let cricket be the winner! Love you all
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 29, 2017
It was great to see cricket back in Pakistan. Wonderful atmosphere and was good to see the @TheRealPCB players play at home.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) October 29, 2017
Chalen phir is pe?? 😏😂😂#MOM #Manoftheseries @realshoaibmalik pic.twitter.com/iEnkxuKJ7O
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) 29 October 2017
The victory lap #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/BnRPbW3xEe
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) 29 October 2017
Great win by Pak team but thank you Srilanaka for coming to PAK you won our hearts ..
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 29 October 2017
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