Kusal Mendis' blistering 87 leads Sri Lanka to consolation win over Pakistan in third T20I

Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis produced a blistering unbeaten 87 off 48 balls to steer the visitors to an eight-wicket consolation victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 International at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing 169, Sri Lanka cruised to 172-2 in 17.1 overs, with Kusal and Kamindu Mendis combining in an unbroken 98-run partnership for the third wicket to complete the chase with 17 balls to spare. Kamindu remained unbeaten on 40 off 27 deliveries, striking four fours, as Sri Lanka ended the series on a winning note after Pakistan had secured the first two…