Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium set to host iconic clash

Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium is all set to host the third and final T20I match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan were barred from hosting any international matches after an attack on Sri Lankan team back in 2009. The nation did host a bilateral tie with Zimbabwe in 2015 and three-match T20I series against World XI side earlier this year. (Source: AP)

The match between the two sides is an iconic one as this can help Pakistan host more international matches in future. (Source: AP)

Pakistani troops stand guard at Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (Source: AP)

Pakistan will showcase its security capabilities for the third time in eight months when Sri Lanka take on Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. (Source: AP)

Pakistan army soldiers present at the Gaddafi stadium to review security arrangements before the start of T20I clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (Source: AP)

Pakistan have been hosting the matches in UAE after getting barred from doing the same in their own nation. Pakistan and Sri Lanka earlier, locked horns in three-match Tests series and five-match ODI series. Sri Lanka stood on the winning podium in Tests but lost the ODI series 5-0. (Source: AP)

On Friday, Pakistan grabbed a win by 2 wickets in the second T20I to take unassailable lead in the series. (Source: AP)

Pakistan would look to continue the winning momentum and wrap the series 3-0 in Lahore on Sunday. (Source: AP)