Pakistan won by 23 run in 2nd T20

Pakistan won by 23 run in 2nd T20

Shahid Afridi's excellent all-round performance helped Pakistan post an easy 23-run win over Sri Lanka in the second and final Twenty20 international and level the series 1-1.

Mini Scorecard

Hosts Sri Lanka were blast out for 99 as they collapsed, their lowest T20 total against Pakistan, after restricting the tourists to 122-6 in Hambantota.

Man-of-the-match Afridi was the star of Pakistan's win in a low-scoring match, hammering a 33-ball 52 not out and then grabbing two wickets for 17 runs in his four disciplined overs.

Afridi, who becomes the first player to appear in 50 T20 internationals, hit one six and five fours in his fourth half-century.

Pacemen Mohammad Sami and Yasir Arafat also impressed as they took three wickets apiece to keep pressure on Sri Lanka, who rested skipper Mahela Jayawardene and fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

Middle-order batsman Chamara Kapugedera top-scored with 19 in a dismal Sri Lankan batting display.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan will now play a five-match one-day series, starting in Pallekele on Thursday.