Madushanka's 5-34 sends Sri Lanka into tri-series final, knocks England out
By Tanishq BhattEntertainment Writer, Peepals Global
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Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 110 in Lahore on October 27, 2026 and won by eight wickets, reaching the ODI tri-series final and eliminating England.
What Happened
Sri Lanka reached the final of the ODI tri-series in Pakistan after crushing the hosts by eight wickets at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, a result that also knocked England out of the three-team tournament. Left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka took a career-best 5 for 34 as Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.3 overs, and Kamindu Mendis then made an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls as Sri Lanka reached the target for the loss of two wickets in 18.1 overs. Sri Lanka will meet Pakistan in the final.
Key Facts
- Result: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets with 191 balls to spare in the fifth match of the series.
- Pakistan were all out for 110 in 25.3 overs.
- Dilshan Madushanka returned career-best figures of 5 for 34.
- Sahan Arachchige took two wickets; Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga and Dunith Wellalage took one each, with Malinga trapping Babar Azam lbw for 29.
- Kamindu Mendis scored 62 not out off 60 balls in the chase.
- The win ended a run of five straight defeats for Sri Lanka against Pakistan.
- England were mathematically eliminated, turning their final round-robin match into a dead rubber.
Why It Matters
For Sri Lanka, this was a statement win. They arrived in Pakistan with a poor record against the hosts, having lost their previous five matches against them, including the series opener in Rawalpindi on October 18, when Pakistan won by 37 runs. To bowl Pakistan out for 110 on their own ground and chase the target with almost 32 overs left shows how much the visitors have improved during the series.
Madushanka was the difference. His five wickets broke Pakistan's innings, and the hosts never recovered. Eshan Malinga, who took four wickets in the opening game, removed Babar Azam, one of Pakistan's most experienced batters, to add to the collapse. Mendis then made sure there was no wobble in the chase.
For England, the result is a disappointment. Their batting had produced big totals, including a double century from captain Harry Brook against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, a match Sri Lanka still won by chasing 430. Results elsewhere have now left them with nothing to play for in their last group game.
Pakistan also enter the final with discipline concerns. Fast bowler Haris Rauf was fined 20% of his match fee and given one demerit point by the International Cricket Council for an on-field altercation with England's Will Jacks during Pakistan's win over England in Lahore. Rauf accepted the charge, so no hearing was needed. It is his fifth demerit point in about 14 months, which leaves him close to a ban if he offends again. England were separately fined 15% of their match fees for a slow over-rate.
For Pakistan, a heavy defeat at home before a final is a warning. They will face Sri Lanka again in the decider, and their batting collapse in Lahore will be the main concern for their coaches. For fans in India, the series is a useful read on the form of three teams India meets regularly in ICC events.
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Lahore, October 27, 2026 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Pakistan total | 110 all out (25.3 overs) |
| Best bowling | Dilshan Madushanka 5 for 34 |
| Sri Lanka chase | Target reached in 18.1 overs for 2 wickets |
| Top score in chase | Kamindu Mendis 62 not out (60 balls) |
| Margin | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
Impact
Short-term: Sri Lanka go into the final against Pakistan with momentum, while England's last group match no longer affects the table.
Long-term: Madushanka's career-best spell strengthens his place in Sri Lanka's ODI attack, and the result gives Sri Lanka confidence as they rebuild their one-day side.
Who is affected: Sri Lanka's and Pakistan's squads ahead of the final, England's selectors and coaching staff, and fans following the three teams before the next ICC tournaments.
Key Takeaway
Dilshan Madushanka's 5 for 34 helped Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore on October 27, 2026, sending them into the tri-series final and eliminating England.
Questions and Answers
Why are England out of the tri-series?
Sri Lanka's eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Lahore on October 27, 2026 sent Sri Lanka into the final and left England unable to reach it, so their last group match became a dead rubber.
Who will play in the tri-series final?
Sri Lanka will play hosts Pakistan in the final of the ODI tri-series.
What were Dilshan Madushanka's figures against Pakistan?
The left-arm fast bowler took a career-best 5 for 34 as Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.3 overs.
How did Eshan Malinga do in the match?
Eshan Malinga took one wicket, trapping Babar Azam lbw for 29. He had taken four wickets in the series opener against Pakistan on October 18.
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