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Unwell Shadab Misses Tri-Series Final as Pakistan Wins Toss and Elects to Field Against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have chased 430 and Pakistan’s top order has struggled, leaving the hosts needing a stronger batting display to claim the title.
- Pakistan faces Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series final today at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, seeking their first home tournament victory on home soil.
- Sri Lanka enters the final with strong momentum after chasing a record 430 against England, while Pakistan suffered a batting collapse scoring just 110 runs in their previous league match.
- Senior batsman Salman Ali Agha urged teammates to play to their strengths on Friday, while head coach Mike Hesson admitted the squad has yet to produce their best performance in the tri-series.
- Addressing top-order failures, T20 captain Sahibzada Farhan replaces Saim Ayub in the squad to strengthen the batting lineup for the title clash.
- Acting as a rematch of the 2023 Asia Cup final, the match serves as crucial preparation for next year's ODI World Cup hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
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Unwell Shadab misses tri-series final as Pakistan wins toss and elects to field against Sri Lanka
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and elected to field in the cricket ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
·Toronto, Canada
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Pakistan seek perfect finish
A gruelling battle is expected as Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series final at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Saturday (today). The match starts at 1pm PST. Pakistan, who suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their last league match, have had two successive days of training and are expected to have worked hard on addressing their weaknesses. The hosts' biggest concern has been their misfiring top order, which has faile…
·Karachi, Pakistan
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