Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 77 runs in the second one day international between the two sides on Tuesday, thanks to an all-round performance by Thisara Perera, who first smashed 65 off 36 balls and then grabbed three wickets.
Sri Lanka has levelled the three-match series 1-1, reports Sport24.
Sri Lanka recovered from 194-6 to post a commanding 310-9 in their 50 overs after electing to bat. Pakistan was then dismissed for 233 in 43.5 overs in the day-night match in Hambantota.
Pakistan had won the first match at the same venue by four wickets last week. The decider will be played in Dambulla on Saturday.
Scores: Sri Lanka: 310-9 in 50 overs (Angelo Mathews 93, Mahela Jayawardene 67, Thisara Perera 65; Wahab Riaz 4-65, Mohammad Hafeez 3-39)
Pakistan: 233 all out in 43.
