Dilshan Madushanka took a career best five-wicket haul as Pakistan were bowled out for just 110 in Lahore on Tuesday, improving Sri Lanka’s prospects of reaching the tri-series final.
The left-arm bowler finished with 5-34, while Sahan Arachchige took 2-24. Pakistan were dismissed in 25.3 overs after Kusal Mendis won the toss and sent the hosts in at Gaddafi Stadium.
Madushanka and Arachchige lead Sri Lanka’s attack
Pakistan had chased down 242 in a thrilling one-wicket win over England on Sunday, but their batting was poor this time. Babar Azam top-scored with 29, while Hasan Nawaz made 17 in token resistance.
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Sri Lanka need a win to face Pakistan in Sunday’s final and knock England out.
Steady wickets leave Pakistan with little resistance
Madushanka removed out-of-form opener Fakhar Zaman for five in the fourth over to start the slide. Azam and Saad Baig put on 23 for the third wicket before Madushanka had Baig for five, while Arachchige dismissed Salman Agha for nine. Azam was then out leg-before to Eshan Malinga in the next over.
Madushanka completed his five-wicket haul by taking Shaheen Shah Afridi (15) and Haris Rauf (one). His previous best of 5-80 came against India in Mumbai at the 2023 World Cup.
