Pakistan and Sri Lanka face each other in the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, October 31. Both teams will be aiming to finish the tournament with the trophy after producing impressive performances during the competition.
Pakistan qualified for the final after finishing at the top of the points table, while Sri Lanka secured the second finalist position. The final promises an exciting contest between Pakistan's pace attack and Sri Lanka's aggressive batting line-up.
PAK vs SL Final: Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Final
Series:Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026
Date: October 31, 2026
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Format: One-Day International
Toss: Pakistan elected to bowl
Pakistan Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Sri Lanka Captain: Kusal Mendis
PAK vs SL Final: Toss Update
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and elected to field first. Pakistan decided to bowl under the conditions, with the captain expecting the team to make good use of the fresh pitch.
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis confirmed that his side was comfortable batting first and hoped to put up a competitive total.
Pakistan Playing XI
Maaz Sadaqat, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.
Team Changes
Pakistan made one change to their playing XI, with Faheem Ashraf replacing Shadab Khan, who is unwell.
Sri Lanka also made one change, bringing in Maheesh Theekshana in place of Eshan Malinga.
Players to Watch
Babar Azam (Pakistan): Pakistan will expect their experienced top-order batter to provide stability and build a strong foundation.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan): The left-arm fast bowler will be important with the new ball and will lead Pakistan's bowling attack.
Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka): His ability to score runs against different bowling styles makes him an important batter in the final.
Pavan Rathnayake (Sri Lanka): The leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in the tri-series will be one of the key players to watch.
PAK vs SL Final: Live Match Updates
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The winner will lift the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 trophy at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
