Sri Lanka ensured their T20 series with Pakistan ended all square, following a 14-run victory in Dambulla.

The hosts levelled the three-match series at 1-1, after rain forced a delay of almost two-and-a-half hours and led to both sides playing just 12 overs each.

Sri Lanka made a slow start with Pathum Nissanka (0) and Kamil Mishara (20) falling inside the opening two overs.

Kusal Mendis (30) and skipper Dasun Shanaka (34 off nine balls) led the hosts' subsequent charge, as they finished at 160-6 after their allocated 12 overs.

Salman Agha got the tourists' chase up and running, before he was dismissed by Matheesah Pathirana for 45.

However, despite the efforts of Mohammad Nawaz (28) and Khawaja Nafay (26), Pakistan fell 15 runs short of their target, finishing at 146-8. 

Salman Agha's entertaining knock put the chase in the right direction, but breakthroughs from Hasaranga & Pathirana sealed the win for the hosts

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Data Debrief: Four-midable Hasaranga

Although his efforts ultimately proved academic, Agha led the way with the bat.

His knock of 45 came from just 12 deliveries, consisting of three sixes, five fours, one three and two twos.

Yet, the key role in the third match was undoubtedly played by Wanindu Hasaranga, who took four wickets for the loss of just 35 runs to help Sri Lanka claim a share of the spoils.