Sri Lanka secured their place in the final of the tri-nation ODI series involving Pakistan and England with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Pakistan today.
The final is scheduled to take place between Sri Lanka and Pakistan next Saturday.
The match was played in Lahore, Pakistan. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka elected to field first, inviting Pakistan to bat.
Pakistan’s innings got off to a poor start as opener Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for just five runs with the score at 11. Fellow opener Maaz Sadaqat scored eight, while Sada Baig managed only five.
Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 29 runs, while Hasan Nawaz contributed 17. Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.3 overs.
Dilshan Madushanka led Sri Lanka’s bowling attack with an outstanding spell, claiming five wickets for 34 runs. It was the best bowling performance of his ODI career.
Chasing a target of 111, Sri Lanka began their innings with Kamindu Mendis and Avishka Fernando. Fernando was dismissed for 16 after the opening partnership added 50 runs, while captain Kusal Mendis contributed eight.
However, Sri Lanka comfortably reached the target, finishing on 114 for two in just 18.1 overs.
Kamindu Mendis starred with an unbeaten 62, recording his fifth ODI half-century. Pavan Rathnayake remained unbeaten on 23 as Sri Lanka sealed a comprehensive victory and booked their place in the final.
