Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night
Shoaib Malik scorched his way to a 23-ball fifty, Mohammad Amir scythed through Sri Lanka's chase, and Pakistan gave a raucous home crowd an evening to remember, as they trounced Sri Lanka by 36 runs
29/10Result
3rd T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of United Arab Emirates and Pakistan at Lahore, Oct 29 2017
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
180/3 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
144/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
29/10Result
3rd T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of United Arab Emirates and Pakistan at Lahore, Oct 29 2017
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
180/3 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
144/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Amir, Lahore's homecoming king
In his first international match in Pakistan, Mohammad Amir ensured the fans had plenty of reasons to cheer
'We are happy and privileged to be here' - SLC president
Thilanga Sumathipala sent out a message of solidarity with Pakistan, reiterating that the PCB and and the government of Pakistan have stood by Sri Lanka in the past
SL team surrounded by 'extraordinary' security arrangements in Lahore
With roads sealed off and huge security convoys, the security arrangements provided to the Sri Lanka team are similar to the protocol followed for a presidential visit
The hidden benefits of Sri Lanka's return to Lahore
The SLC has gone out of its way to ensure the tour goes ahead, and its president Thilanga Sumathipala stands to gain considerable favour
Preview
Lahore readies itself for that international feeling
The city might be gaining a new familiarity with the feeling of hosting international cricket, but there is additional meaning to this latest match, given the identity of the visiting team
