A five‑for‑34 from Dilshan Madushanka turned a modest target into a triumph, sending Sri Lanka into the final and dashing England’s chances.
Key points
- Dilshan Madushanka’s five‑for‑34 was the decisive factor in Pakistan’s collapse.
- Sri Lanka’s dominant chase secured a final berth and knocked England out of contention.
- England’s remaining match against Sri Lanka is now a dead rubber, with the final set for Saturday.
Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore on Tuesday, a result that mathematically eliminated England from the one‑day international tri‑series final, according to a match report from The Guardian.
Fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka delivered a career‑best spell, taking five wickets for 34 runs as Pakistan were bowled out for just 110. Sri Lanka’s captain Kusal Mendis had elected to field after winning the toss, a decision that paid off immediately.
Madushanka's career‑best spell
Chasing a modest total, Sri Lanka reached the required 111 runs with more than 31 overs remaining. Left‑hander Kamindu Mendis anchored the chase, scoring an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls after surviving a drop and overturning an on‑field lbw decision with a review.
The win secures Sri Lanka a place in the final against Pakistan on Saturday, while England will play a dead‑rubber against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan had already booked a final spot after beating England twice earlier in the tournament.
Sri Lanka chase down 111 with overs to spare
The match also featured a few quirky moments, such as substitute fielder Ghazi Ghori touching the boundary with his foot while completing a catch, and Kamindu Mendis’ half‑century coming after a pull shot that sent the ball over the ropes for six.
Reader questions
What was the final score of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match?
Pakistan were bowled out for 110, and Sri Lanka chased the target with eight wickets in hand and more than 31 overs to spare.
Who was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka?
Dilshan Madushanka took five wickets for 34 runs, his best figures in a One Day International.
When is the tri‑series final scheduled?
The final is set for Saturday, with Sri Lanka facing Pakistan.
Source: theguardian.com
