England out of tri-series after Sri Lanka beat Pakistan
Source: BBC Sport ↗ (cross-verified by 2 outlets — full list below)
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore, eliminating England from the 50‑over tri‑series and dashing any hope of the English side reaching the final on Saturday. England, led by Harry Brook, had needed a Pakistan victory over Sri Lanka to stay alive after losing all three of their own matches, but Pakistan were bowled out for 110 and Sri Lanka chased the target in just 18.1 overs, turning the Thursday encounter into a dead rubber.
The loss underscores a difficult period for England’s one‑day international programme, coming after a poor World Cup defence in 2023 and a winless Champions Trophy campaign last year. Earlier in the tournament, England had shown promise by winning away in Sri Lanka and beating India and Sri Lanka at home in 2026, yet in Pakistan they faltered while chasing 303, then suffered two dramatic defeats: surrendering a 430‑run total to Sri Lanka in a record chase and later losing to Pakistan thanks to a last‑wicket partnership of 89 runs.
Looking ahead, England will depart for Australia after the tournament ends on Thursday, with a schedule that includes three ODIs and five T20 matches beginning on 13 November, plus a warm‑up against a Western Australia XI on 7 November in Perth. For Sri Lanka, left‑arm bowler Dilshan Madushanka’s five‑wicket haul (5‑34) helped set up the victory, while opener Kamindu Mendis contributed an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls; Pakistan’s top scorer was Babar Azam with 29 runs. The outcome reshapes the final, leaving Sri Lanka to prepare for the decisive match.
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🌍World Economymedium impact
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