Dambulla, Jan. 12 -- Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 14 runs in the rain-affected 3rd T20I to level the three-match series 1-1 on Sunday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

Sri Lankan batters, especially captain Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage and Kamil Mishara, were the chief architects of Sri Lanka's win, while Wanindu Hasaranga's three-wicket haul helped the hosts restrict Pakistan's chase.

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first in a match that was reduced to 12 overs per side due to rain.

Opening the batting for Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka fell early as he was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Pakistan ace pacer Naseem Shah. Kamil Mishara (20 off eight balls) followed soon, making Sri Lanka's score 20-2 in 1.5 overs. ...