Sri Lanka captain Mendis and Shanaka deny Pakistan clean sweep in T20 series

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Kusal Mendis bounced back from two subpar performances to hit an unbeaten half-century and Sri Lanka denied Pakistan a clean sweep in their T20 series with an eight-wicket win Tuesday. The captain, who made 1 and 9 in the previous two defeats, scored 87 not out off 48 balls and carried Sri Lanka to 172-2 in 17.1 overs as the visitors showed improvement in all the three facets of the game.