ABU DHABI: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by two wickets in a sensational last over finish in the second Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi on Friday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Fast bowler Faheem Ashraf became the first Pakistan bowler to achieve a hat-trick which reduced Sri Lanka to 124-9 in their 20 overs.

Pakistan then reached the target in 19.5 overs. The third and final match will be played in Lahore on Sunday.—AFP