Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 - Commentary

20:40 Local Time, 15:10 GMT, 20:40 IST: The 2nd T20I in Dambulla has been called off because of heavy rain and bad weather. Since no play was possible, Pakistan keeps their 1-0 lead heading into the final match. That is all for today, come back on Sunday, January 11, for the third T20.

19:55 Local Time, 14:25 GMT, 19:55 IST: Heavy rain is now pouring down in Dambulla, forcing the ground staff to put the thick blue covers back on. We have until 10:15 PM local time to start a shortened 5-over game.

19:18 Local Time, 13:48 GMT, 19:18 IST: Persistent drizzle in Dambulla has intensified just as the ground staff were making progress, forcing the heavy covers back on and further delaying the toss.

18:55 Local Time, 13:25 GMT, 18:55 IST: Visuals from the ground show the ground staff are currently working tirelessly to remove water from the covers and clear the square as the drizzle lightens.

18:38 Local Time, 13:08 GMT, 18:38 IST: The news from Dambulla is what every cricket fan fears. The heavens have opened up. It’s currently raining at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, and the covers are firmly in place. Consequently, the toss has been officially delayed. The ground staff is on standby, but for now, we wait on the weather gods. Stay tuned for further updates!

18:20 Local Time, 12:50 GMT, 18:20 IST: Less than 48 hours after the first runner, we're back in Dambulla for the second match of the 3-match T2OI series. Asked to bat first on Wednesday, Sri Lanka never really got going and lost wickets in regular fashion - a fighting 40 from Janith Liyanage did promise them a fighting score, but his dismissal led to a collapse as they slipped from 127 for 6 to 128 all-out. The paltry total was chased down without much sweat with opener Sahibzada Farhan making a 36-ball 51. Dasun Shanaka did lament the loss of the toss and it could prove vital for today's game as well. No rain is expected, but the batting conditions could just become a tad better under

Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Khawaja Nafay, Usman Tariq, Abdul Samad

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Traveen Mathew, Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera