Sri Lanka's eight‑wicket victory in Lahore knocked England out of the one‑day international tri‑series.
Key points
- Sri Lanka's eight‑wicket win over Pakistan eliminated England from the tri‑series.
- Dilshan Madushanka's five‑wicket haul was pivotal in restricting Pakistan to 110.
- England will head to Australia for a new series of ODIs and T20s starting in mid‑November.
England's campaign in the one‑day international tri‑series in Pakistan ended on Tuesday when Sri Lanka beat the hosts by eight wickets in Lahore, leaving the English side without a chance to reach the final.
Pakistan were bowled out for 110 runs in 25.2 overs, with Babar Azam top‑scoring with 29. Sri Lanka's left‑arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka ripped through the batting line‑up, taking five wickets for 34 runs, while opener Kamindu Mendis guided the chase with an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls.
Sri Lanka's rapid chase
The win came after a dramatic tournament for England, who entered the series needing Pakistan to defeat Sri Lanka to stay alive after three straight losses. Earlier in the series they had failed to chase 303, then could not defend 430, and Pakistan later secured a last‑wicket stand of 89 to win a separate match.
England's exit follows a difficult period that includes a poor defence of the 2023 World Cup title and a winless Champions Trophy campaign last year, despite recent successes such as an away series win in Sri Lanka and home victories over India and Sri Lanka earlier in 2026.
England's tournament woes
The English side now turns its focus to an upcoming tour of Australia, scheduled to begin on 13 November with three ODIs and five T20s, plus a warm‑up match against a Western Australia XI on 7 November in Perth.
Reader questions
What was the final score of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match?
Pakistan were all out for 110 runs, and Sri Lanka reached 114 for 2 in 18.1 overs to win by eight wickets.
Who was the highest scorer for Sri Lanka in the chase?
Opener Kamindu Mendis scored an unbeaten 62 runs off 60 balls.
When does England's tour of Australia begin?
England's Australian tour starts on 13 November with three ODIs, followed by five T20 matches.
Source: bbc.co.uk
