Madushanka takes five as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan and eliminate England
Sri Lanka’s eight-wicket win in Lahore secured a place in the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan and ended England’s chance of qualifying.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on 27 October, securing a place in the ODI tri-series final and ending England’s chance of qualifying. The Guardian reported that fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka took five wickets for 34 runs as Pakistan were dismissed for 110.
Pakistan had already qualified for the 31 October final after beating England twice and Sri Lanka in their opening meeting, according to The Guardian. England needed Pakistan to win this match to keep its own route to the final open, BBC Sport reported. Sri Lanka’s victory settled the other finalist with one group fixture still to play.
How Madushanka and Mendis secured the win
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to field, Dawn reported. Pakistan were bowled out in 25.3 overs, with Madushanka’s five for 34 described by The Guardian as a career best. Dawn reported that Babar Azam made 29 before Eshan Malinga trapped him leg-before, leaving Pakistan 61 for four. Sahan Arachchige took two wickets; Asitha Fernando, Malinga and Dunith Wellalage took one each.
Kamindu Mendis led the chase with an unbeaten 62 from 60 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, The Guardian reported. He was dropped before scoring and successfully reviewed an lbw decision when he was on 44. Dawn reported that Kamindu and Avishka Fernando put on 50 for the opening wicket in 6.5 overs. Fernando made 16 from 17 balls before falling to Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Sri Lanka finished on 114 for two in 18.1 overs, winning with 31.5 overs to spare, Dawn reported. The result reversed the outcome of the teams’ first tri-series meeting, which Pakistan won by 37 runs, according to The Guardian.
England’s remaining fixture and the final
Sri Lanka are scheduled to face England at Gaddafi Stadium on 29 October, but the result can no longer put England into the final, The Guardian reported. The BBC fixture list, republished by Yahoo Sports, schedules Pakistan and Sri Lanka to meet at the same ground on 31 October. The listed fixtures and start times are subject to change.
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Sources and context
- Madushanka stars as Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan to end England’s tri-series hopesThe Guardian (article credited to Agencies; reporting origin not established in the retained record)
- Madushanka’s five-for powers Sri Lanka into tri-series final after Pakistan drubbingDawn
- England in Pakistan: Harry Brook's side out after Sri Lanka beat hostsBBC Sport
- England & Sri Lanka tri-series in Pakistan 2026BBC, republished by Yahoo Sports
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