# Sri Lanka beats Pakistan 8 wickets to end England's ODI tri-series hopes

> Sri Lanka crush Pakistan 8 wickets to eliminate England from ODI tri-series final.
- Title: Sri Lanka beats Pakistan 8 wickets to end England's ODI…
- Summary: Sri Lanka crush Pakistan 8 wickets to eliminate England from ODI tri-series final. Sri Lanka beat Pakistan 8 wickets in ODI tri-series to eliminate England…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sri-lanka-beat-pakistan-eight-wickets-odi-tri-series-england-eliminated/article71631741.ece
- Author: AP
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:31:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sri lanka, pakistan, england, odi tri-series, kusal mendis, dilshan madushanka, gaddafi stadium, lahore, sports
## Sri Lanka thumps Pakistan
Sri Lanka routed Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore to end England's ODI tri-series hopes.
## Pakistan's collapse
Pakistan's top order collapsed as four of five leading batters fell for single digits.
## Dilshan Madushanka's performance
Dilshan Madushanka took five wickets for 34 as Pakistan was bowled out for 110.
## Sri Lanka's revival
Sri Lanka chased down 430 in Rawalpindi to make 114-2 in 18.1 overs.
## England's exit
England needed Pakistan to win to reach the final but were eliminated after Pakistan's loss.
## Kusal Mendis' unbeaten 62
Kusal Mendis scored an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls with eight fours and two sixes.
## Sri Lanka's next move
Sri Lanka will face England in the final on Thursday after a three-day gap.
## Key takeaway

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan 8 wickets in ODI tri-series to eliminate England from the final.