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Sri Lanka Reach Tri‑Series Final After Madushanka Five‑for

The win secures a Pakistan versus Sri Lanka final in Lahore on Oct. 31 and leaves England eliminated despite a late consolation victory.

Overview

  • Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 110 and chased the total with eight wickets in hand after left‑arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka took 5 for 34 to clinch qualification for the final.
  • England ended their league campaign with a 55‑run consolation win over Sri Lanka in Lahore after posting 386 for 5, led by opener Ben Duckett’s 167.
  • Sri Lanka’s chase in the dead rubber featured Pavan Rathnayake’s 118 but the visitors were all out for 331 when England spinner Liam Dawson took four wickets (4‑49) to finish the match.
  • The tri‑series final is scheduled for Oct. 31 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Pakistan will face Sri Lanka for the title.
  • Gaddafi Stadium’s batting‑friendly surfaces have produced high scores and big chases in the tournament, England’s campaign was hampered by late collapses and absences, and both finalists now head into the final with clear momentum and match practice.