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Sri Lanka Wins Toss, Fields Against England in Pakistan Cricket Tri-Series
Sri Lanka kept the same XI after skittling Pakistan for 110, while England made one change and sought a first ODI win in Pakistan since 2005.
- On Thursday, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against England in the 6th ODI of the Tri-Series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
- Already eliminated from Saturday's final, England seeks its first ODI victory in Pakistan in 21 years after suffering three consecutive tournament losses.
- Sri Lanka enters with momentum after an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan, retaining the same playing XI that dismissed the home side for 110 runs.
- Former cricketer Waqar Younis noted the heavily rolled surface at Gaddafi Stadium will favor spin bowlers as cracks emerge, presenting a distinct challenge for batters.
- This 'dead rubber' contest offers England a final opportunity to salvage pride, as Pakistan has already secured its place in Saturday's Tri-Series final.
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Sri Lanka wins toss, fields against England in Pakistan cricket tri-series
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — England was forced to bat first in its bid for a first ODI win in Pakistan in 21 years after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field Thursday in the cricket tri-series.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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