Pakistan and Sri Lanka reach tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium
Pakistan and Sri Lanka contest the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday after both sides won three league matches. Pakistan made one change with Shadab Khan ruled out, while Sri Lanka replaced Malinga with Theekshana.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will contest the ODI tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. Pakistan reached the final after winning three of four league matches, while Sri Lanka also qualified with three victories. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in their first meeting, and Sri Lanka won the second by eight wickets.
Pakistan named Mike Hesson as head coach for the final. The hosts will play without Shadab Khan, who is unavailable. Sri Lanka will field Theekshana instead of Malinga. Pakistan have never won a home ODI tournament featuring three or more teams.
Sri Lanka began their innings at 35 for no loss after six overs. Avishka Fernando remained unbeaten on 21 from 19 balls. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl.
CricHubb Take
Pakistan have finished runners-up in three previous home tri-series without winning the title. The current squad has shown top-order batting struggles but remains optimistic ahead of the final.