PAK vs SL: Sri Lanka produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday. Dilshan Madushanka’s outstanding five-wicket haul dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up before Kamindu Mendis guided the visitors to a comfortable victory.

After opting to bowl, Sri Lanka made the most of the conditions, keeping Pakistan under constant pressure with disciplined bowling. The hosts were bundled out for just 110 in 25.3 overs, struggling to build meaningful partnerships. Babar Azam top-scored with 29 off 33 balls, while Hasan Nawaz contributed 17 from 31 deliveries. Pakistan’s remaining batters failed to provide substantial resistance as wickets fell at regular intervals.

Madushanka’s five-wicket haul sets up Sri Lanka’s dominance

Madushanka was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5 for 34 in 8.3 overs, including a maiden. His incisive spell exposed Pakistan’s batting frailties and prevented the hosts from recovering after their early setbacks. Sahan Arachchige also played an important role, taking two wickets for 24 runs. In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target with remarkable ease, reaching 114 for two in just 18.1 overs.

Kamindu Mendis anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62 off 60 deliveries, striking eight fours and two sixes. Avishka Fernando added 16, while Pavan Rathnayake remained not out on 23 off 26 balls to complete the emphatic win. Arafat Minhas and Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed one wicket apiece for Pakistan. Sri Lanka’s eight-wicket triumph, achieved with 191 balls remaining, highlighted their superiority in all departments and handed Pakistan a chastening defeat in the tri-series.

Brief scores: Pakistan 110 all out in 25.3 overs (Babar Azam 29; Dilshan Madushanka 5/34). Sri Lanka 114/2 in 18.1 overs (Kamindu Mendis 62*; Arafat Minhas 1 wicket). Sri Lanka won by eight wickets.

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