Overview
- Dilshan Madushanka led Sri Lanka with a career-best 5-34 to wreck Pakistan’s top order and power the win reported on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
- Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.3 overs after being asked to bat, a collapse that included quick wickets of Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam.
- Sri Lanka chased the target calmly, reaching 114 for 2 in 18.1 overs with Kamindu Mendis unbeaten on 62 and Pavan Rathnayake finishing 23 not out.
- The result clinched Sri Lanka a place in the tri-series final against Pakistan and simultaneously ended England’s chances of reaching the title match.
- Some outlets noted Madushanka’s figures rank among the best by a visiting pacer in Pakistan, a claim drawn from historical comparisons, and Pakistan now face questions about their batting ahead of Saturday’s rematch.