England lose to Pakistan after improbable last-wicket stand

ThePapare, Newsfirst and Ada Derana report that Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth match of the ODI tri-series in Lahore on 27 October, securing a place in the final. ThePapare says Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the title match and that England have been eliminated.

ThePapare reports that Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field. Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in 25.3 overs, a total also reported by Lankadeepa and Sri Lanka Mirror. ThePapare says Babar Azam top-scored with 29; Sri Lanka Mirror likewise identifies him as Pakistan’s leading contributor.

ThePapare reports that left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka took five wickets for 34 runs, his best ODI bowling figures, while Sahan Arachchige claimed two wickets. Its report also credits one wicket each to Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage and Eshan Malinga.

Sri Lanka made 111 for two in 18.1 overs, with 191 balls remaining, according to ThePapare’s Sinhala report. ThePapare’s English report says Kamindu Mendis finished unbeaten on 62 from 60 balls, with eight fours and two sixes; it also reports an unbeaten 23 from Pavan Rathnayake. ThePapare says Sri Lanka reached the final after consecutive wins over England and Pakistan.