Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 8 wickets (with 191 balls remaining) – ODI Report
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 191 balls remaining) in the 22nd match of 24 in the Tri-Nation Series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Dilshan Madushanka delivered a devastating spell of 5/34 from 8.3 overs to dismantle Pakistan‘s batting order, then watched his team chase down 111 with contemptuous ease. The victory lifts Sri Lanka to 2nd (1W 1L, 2pts) in the group stage, while Pakistan remain top (3W 0L, 6pts) but have suffered a shock defeat at home.
Pakistan Collapse to 110 All Out
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that proved inspired. Pakistan’s innings unravelled from the outset as Dilshan Madushanka tore through the batting lineup with clinical precision. Fakhar Zaman fell caught for just 5 at 11/1 in the 3rd over, and Maaz Sadaqat was lbw for 8 at 23/2 in the 6th.
Babar Azam offered some resistance with 29 off 33 balls (5 fours) but fell lbw at 61/3 in the 13th over. The middle order crumbled under Madushanka’s relentless bowling – Shadab Khan managed just 2 at 64/6, and Hasan Nawaz (17 off 31, 1 six) could not stabilise the ship. Shaheen Afridi struck 15 off 13 (2 sixes) in a late flurry at 111/9, but Pakistan were already lost. Madushanka finished with 5/34, the standout performance of the innings, while Sahan Arachchige took 2/24 from 5 overs and Eshan Malinga claimed 1/8 from 4.
Sri Lanka Chase Down in a Canter
Chasing 111, Sri Lanka’s openers made short work of the target. Kamindu Mendis was the architect of the chase, stroking an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 103 to guide his team home with 191 balls to spare. Avishka Fernando contributed 16 off 17 (2 fours) before falling caught at 50/1 in the 6th over, and Kusal Mendis was bowled by Arafat Minhas for 8 at 62/2 in the 8th. But Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake (23 not out off 26, 2 fours) took Sri Lanka over the line without fuss. Shaheen Afridi took 1/29 from 6 overs but could not stem the tide.
Statz MVP: Dilshan Madushanka (Statz Rating: 109.7)
Dilshan Madushanka earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 109.7. His 5/34 from 8.3 overs was the match-defining performance – a spell of rare quality that exposed Pakistan’s fragility and set up Sri Lanka’s straightforward chase. Madushanka’s economy of 4.0 and control under pressure were exemplary. He was also named Man of the Match.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Dilshan Madushanka (SL) – Statz Rating: 109.7 | 5/34 from 8.3 overs – Devastating spell that dismantled Pakistan’s batting order.
- Shaheen Afridi (PAK) – Statz Rating: 72.38 | 15 off 13 (2 sixes) plus 1/29 from 6 overs – Pakistan’s sole bright spot in a grim day.
- Eshan Malinga (SL) – Statz Rating: 61.05 | 1/8 from 4 overs – Economical bowling in a dominant display.
- Arafat Minhas (PAK) – Statz Rating: 54.04 | 10 off 18 with the bat plus 1/23 from 5 overs – Tidy bowling effort in a losing cause.
- Kamindu Mendis (SL) – Statz Rating: 50.7 | 62 not out off 60 (8 fours, 2 sixes) – Composed chase-building innings at the top of the order.
Turning Point
The match turned in the opening overs when Dilshan Madushanka struck with the new ball. Fakhar Zaman‘s dismissal caught at 11/1 in the 3rd over set the tone for Pakistan’s collapse. Once the top order fell cheaply and the middle order offered no resistance, Pakistan’s total of 110 was always going to be insufficient. Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout, and Pakistan never recovered.
Match Context
This was the 22nd match of 24 in the Tri-Nation Series group stage. Pakistan (1st, 3W 0L, 6pts) remain unbeaten but have now suffered a shock home defeat that will concern their coaching staff. Sri Lanka (2nd, 1W 1L, 2pts) have bounced back from an earlier loss to keep their tournament hopes alive. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, and check the bet builder for match insights.
