Sri Lanka Eliminate England from Tri-Series with Dominant Win Over Pakistan
Sri Lanka have secured their place in Saturday's tri-series final and ended England's hopes with an eight-wicket victory against Pakistan. Fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka was instrumental, claiming a career-best five for 34 as Pakistan were dismissed for just 110.
England's chances of reaching the one-day international tri-series final have been extinguished after Sri Lanka secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Pakistan on Tuesday.
The result means England can no longer qualify for Saturday's final, which will be contested by Sri Lanka and the other team in the series, who are not named in the reports BBC Sport — Cricket.
Sri Lanka's comprehensive win was built on a remarkable performance from fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka. He recorded career-best figures of five for 34, playing a pivotal role in dismantling the Pakistani batting order The Guardian — Cricket.
After Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field, Pakistan crumbled and were bowled out for a total of 110 runs. Sri Lanka then comfortably chased the target to seal their place in the tournament's deciding match.
Source: BBC Sport — Cricket — England out of tri-series after Sri Lanka beat Pakistan
Source: BBC Sport — Cricket
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