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MapSri Lanka Beat Pakistan In Lahore To Reach ODI Tri-Series Final, Eliminating England
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Sri Lanka chased 111 in 18.1 overs to win by eight wickets and reach final. Dilshan Madushanka took a career-best 5-34 to bowl Pakistan out for 110.
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Sri Lanka end England hopes
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore to reach the ODI tri-series final and eliminate England after Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out. Dilshan Madushanka dismantled Pakistan with career-best figures of 5-34 in 25.3 overs, and Kamindu Mendis then struck an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls as Sri Lanka chased 114-2 in 18.1 overs. England’s hopes depended on Pakistan beating Sri Lanka, but the hosts raced to their target in just 18.1 overs, leaving England out of their 50-over tri-series in Pakistan.
The match at the Gaddafi Stadium also left England with a dead rubber against Sri Lanka on Thursday, after three defeats from three in the tournament. Pakistan’s batting faltered after captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field, with Babar Azam top-scoring with 29 off 33 balls.
Madushanka, Mendis, and quotes
Madushanka’s spell set the tone as Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.3 overs, and Sri Lanka then completed the chase with more than 31 overs to spare. Kamindu Mendis finished unbeaten on 62 from 60 deliveries, and the chase came after he survived a dropped catch in Shaheen’s opening over and successfully reviewed an lbw decision. Shaheen Shah Afridi said Pakistan were “collapsing at the top order” and added, “We have three days now and we can practice.”
Madushanka framed Sri Lanka’s approach by saying, “We had a plan and followed it.” Mendis then anchored the reply, and Pavan Rathnayake remained unbeaten on 23 off 26 balls as Sri Lanka won without further loss.
Final spot and what next
Sri Lanka’s win confirmed their place in Saturday’s final alongside Pakistan, with Pakistan already qualified after winning their first three matches. England’s elimination meant their remaining league fixture against Sri Lanka on Thursday became a dead rubber, and England then travel to Australia for a tour of three ODIs and five T20s starting on 13 November. The tri-series final is set for Saturday, October 31, with Sri Lanka to face Pakistan after Sri Lanka chased down 114-2 in 18.1 overs.
Pakistan’s league stage ended with six points from three wins, while Sri Lanka moved to four points after Tuesday’s victory. England’s campaign in Pakistan unraveled after they failed to chase 303 despite being well placed at 120-1, and the loss ended their hopes of reaching the title clash.