PAK vs SL Match 5 Highlights: Sri Lanka Reaches ODI Tri-Series 2026 Final

LAHORE: Sri Lanka stormed into the ODI Tri-Series final after defeating Pakistan by eight wickets in Match 5 at the Gaddafi Stadium, bowling out the hosts for 110 before completing the chase in 18.1 overs.

Dilshan Madushanka led Sri Lanka’s bowling attack with figures of 5 for 34, while Kamindu Mendis scored an unbeaten 62 to guide his side to a convincing victory.

After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Sri Lanka made an immediate impact with the ball. Madushanka dismantled Pakistan’s top order with early strikes, leaving the hosts struggling to build partnerships during the opening overs.

Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 29 off 33 balls, but the right-handed batter received little support from his teammates. Sahan Arachchige also contributed with two wickets for 24 runs as Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in 25.3 overs.

The PAK vs SL Match 5 highlights feature Madushanka’s five-wicket performance and Mendis’ match-winning innings. Pakistan’s batting collapse left Sri Lanka with a target of just 111 runs to secure their place in the final.

Pakistan managed to remove both Sri Lankan openers early in the chase, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. However, Kamindu Mendis took control of the innings with an unbeaten 62 from 60 deliveries, striking two sixes and finding regular boundaries to keep the required run rate comfortably within reach.

Pavan Rathnayake provided valuable support with an unbeaten 23 as the pair guided Sri Lanka to 111 for 2 in just 18.1 overs. Sri Lanka sealed the eight-wicket win with 191 balls remaining, underlining their dominance throughout the contest.

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