In the fifth Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI of the tri-series on 27 October 2026, Sri Lanka reached 114/2 in 18.1 overs to defeat Pakistan by eight wickets at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in 25.3 overs.
What does “191 balls remaining” mean?
A 50-over innings has an allocation of 300 legal balls. The notation 18.1 overs means 18 overs and one legal ball, or 109 legal balls. Sri Lanka completed its chase with 191 legal balls unused.
Who made the key contributions?
Babar Azam scored 29 from 33 balls for Pakistan. Kamindu Mendis made 62 not out from 60 balls for Sri Lanka. Dilshan Madushanka took five wickets for 34 runs in 8.3 overs.
Was this the same eight-wicket win as the earlier T20I?
No. Sri Lanka also beat Pakistan by eight wickets in a separate T20I on 13 October 2026. Pakistan made 168/8 in 20 overs, and Sri Lanka reached 172/2 in 17.1 overs. The 27 October result was an ODI in the tri-series.
What does the result mean for the tri-series?
As of 27 October 2026, Cricbuzz’s standings listed Pakistan and Sri Lanka as qualified and England as eliminated. Sri Lanka are scheduled to play England on 29 October 2026. The tri-series final is scheduled for 31 October 2026.
