Misbah identifies Pakistan's areas of weakness after losing T20 series with Sri Lanka

An under-strength Sri Lanka team lead the three-match series 2-0 and the new Pakistan coach says the side have issues in every area

Pakistan have problems throughout their side after slumping to an embarrassing T20 series defeat to a second-string Sri Lanka, according to head coach and chief selector Misbah.

Despite the tourists being without 10 senior players who refused to tour Pakistan due to safety concerns, the 2017 Champions Trophy winners have been left for dust in the 20-over series in Lahore.

After landing a 64-run victory in the opening T20, Sri Lanka prevailed by 35 runs in the second clash to take an unassailable 2-0 lead with one match remaining.

Misbah has experimented with his top-order during the series, recalling Ahmed Shehzad - as well as Umar Akmal - who has opened alongside Babar Azam. Fakhar Zaman meanwhile has been dropped.

That upheaval has naturally led to some uneven batting displays, but Misbah is concerned that Pakistan's T20 problems run much deeper.

"Losing is never good, especially against a team that is without their major players, and it's an eye-opener," he told the media after the latest defeat.

"We can see deficiency in every department: bowling, batting and particularly the way we got out against spin, and also our death bowling.

"There was a clear difference between the two teams. Despite being inexperienced, they were disciplined and did everything right, while we completely failed to implement our plan."

Following the conclusion of the series, Pakistan travel Down Under to face Australia in three T20s and two Tests.