England Hopes Dashed as Sri Lanka Thumps Pakistan to Reach Tri-Series Final
Dilshan Madushanka’s career-best spell left Pakistan all out for 110 and put Sri Lanka in position to reach the tri-series final.
- On Tuesday at Gaddafi Stadium, Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 110, with left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka taking a career-best 5-34 to power the visitors' dominant performance.
- This victory qualifies Sri Lanka for the October 31 final, eliminating England from the tri-series after the hosts failed to chase 303 despite being well placed.
- Pakistan's batting collapsed for 110 in 25.3 overs, with Babar Azam top-scoring 29 off 33 balls while teammates provided minimal resistance against disciplined bowling.
- Opener Kamindu Mendis steered Sri Lanka's chase with an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls, reaching the 111-run target in 18.1 overs with eight wickets intact.
- Sri Lanka will face England on Thursday to conclude the league stage before the October 31 final against Pakistan, who have already secured their place with three consecutive wins.
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England hopes dashed as Sri Lanka thumps Pakistan to reach tri-series final
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A rejuvenated Sri Lanka routed Pakistan by eight wickets on Tuesday to end England’s hopes of reaching the ODI tri-series cricket final. Fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career-best 5-34 as Pakistan was skittled for 110 after captain Kusal Mendis had won the toss and elected to field. It was Pakistan’s...
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Madushanka wrecks Pakistan as Sri Lanka press for final slot
The left-armer finished with 5-34, ably partnered by Sahan Arachchige's 2-24, to bowl out Pakistan in just 25.3 overs after Kusal Mendis won the toss and put the hosts in at Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan, who chased down 242 in a thrilling one-wicket win against England on Sunday, batted poorly with Babar Azam 29 -- the top scorer -- and Hasan Nawaz (17) putting up token resistance. Sri Lanka, who need a win to face Pakistan in the final on Sunday a…
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