Sri Lanka Thrash Pakistan by Eight Wickets, Eliminating England from Tri-Series Final

BBC Sport · 2026-10-27
Sri Lanka Thrash Pakistan by Eight Wickets, Eliminating England from Tri-Series Final

Sri Lanka delivered a dominant performance to beat Pakistan by eight wickets, a result that ends England's hopes of reaching Saturday's tri-series final. The victory means Sri Lanka will join the other finalist, while England are knocked out despite having one group game remaining. Pakistan, who batted first, were unable to post a competitive total and Sri Lanka chased the target with ease, showcasing their strength ahead of the final. The match was effectively a knockout for England, who needed a Pakistan win to keep their tournament alive. Instead, England's campaign ends in disappointment, and they will play their last group match with only pride at stake. Sri Lanka's comprehensive win underlines their form and sets up an intriguing final, where they will look to continue their momentum and lift the trophy.