England Out of ODI Tri-Series as Sri Lanka Crush Pakistan by 8 Wickets in Lahore

Sky Sports · 2026-10-27
England Out of ODI Tri-Series as Sri Lanka Crush Pakistan by 8 Wickets in Lahore

England's hopes of reaching the ODI tri-series final are over after Sri Lanka delivered a dominant eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in Lahore on Tuesday. The result means England, who were relying on a Pakistan win to stay alive, are eliminated from the tournament. Sri Lanka's bowlers set up the win by dismantling Pakistan's batting lineup, leaving their batters with a modest target that they chased down comfortably. The eight-wicket margin underscores Sri Lanka's control, as they now advance to the final. For England, it is a disappointing end to a series where they struggled to find consistency. The result highlights the competitive nature of the tri-series and the fine margins that decide qualification. Sri Lanka's performance will give them confidence heading into the final, while England will reflect on missed opportunities. Cricket fans will now turn their attention to the final, where Sri Lanka will look to continue their momentum and lift the trophy.