Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- Skipper Kusal Mendis led from the front to enable Sri Lanka deny Pakistan whitewash when they crafted an eight-wicket win over the hosts in the third and final T20I on Tuesday.

Despite the loss Green-shirts sealed the series 2-1.

At the Pindi Stadium in Rawalpindi Mendis struck an unbeaten 87 off 48 balls as Sri Lanka chased the 169-run target in 17.1 overs after losing two wickets.

Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan hit a superb 76 to propel Pakistan to 168-8 in the allotted 20 overs.

After losing Lahiru Udara (1) cheaply Mendis took the centre stage and catapulted his side to a great win following two back-to-back losses.

Mendis, who brought in his fifty off 33 balls, smashed

four sixes and nine fours in his excellent ...