England wrapped up the Lahore tri‑series with a 55‑run victory over Sri Lanka, setting the stage for a Pakistan‑Sri Lanka final and a new series in Australia.
Key points
- England finished the Lahore tri‑series with a 55‑run win over Sri Lanka.
- Pakistan will meet Sri Lanka in the tournament final on Saturday at 08:00 GMT.
- England's schedule moves to Perth for an ODI series against Australia, beginning 13 November.
- A BBC poll shows 86 % of fans favor more tri‑series cricket events.
In the final group‑stage match of the ODI tri‑series in Lahore, England posted a 55‑run win over Sri Lanka, a result described by the BBC as a "consolation win" for the visitors.
The victory came after England posted a total that Sri Lanka could not chase, with the match concluding in the evening and the BBC noting the end of the tournament's group phase in Lahore.
Consolation win for England
According to the BBC report, the tournament will culminate with a final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the same venue on Saturday at 08:00 GMT, a fixture that had been scheduled before the match began.
England's next engagement will be a three‑match ODI series against Australia in Perth, starting on Friday, 13 November at 03:30 GMT, followed by a five‑match T20 series, as outlined by the BBC.
Upcoming final and future fixtures
A poll referenced by the BBC indicated that 86 % of respondents would prefer more tri‑series formats over traditional bilateral series, suggesting strong fan interest in multi‑team tournaments.
Reader questions
When is the final of the Lahore tri‑series?
The final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is set for Saturday at 08:00 GMT at the same ground in Lahore.
Who does England play after the tri‑series?
England will travel to Perth for a three‑match ODI series against Australia, starting on 13 November at 03:30 GMT.
What did the BBC poll reveal about fan preferences?
The poll showed that 86 % of respondents would like to see more tri‑series cricket rather than sticking with bilateral fixtures.
Source: bbc.co.uk
