Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 325/8 in 50 overs against Pakistan in the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. Kamindu Mendis led the batting effort with an impressive 131 off 128 deliveries, while Pavan Rathnayake provided valuable support with a half-century.
After Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi elected to bowl, Sri Lanka lost Avishka Fernando for 38 after a steady opening partnership. Kamindu Mendis then took responsibility for the innings, building important partnerships and keeping the scoreboard moving.
Mendis shared an 87-run stand with Fernando for the opening wicket before adding 22 runs with captain Kusal Mendis, who departed for eight. He then combined with Pavan Rathnayake in a crucial 146-run partnership for the third wicket, putting Sri Lanka in a strong position.
Kamindu eventually departed for 131 off 128 balls, including 12 fours and two sixes. Rathnayake continued the momentum with an attacking 77 from 65 deliveries, striking eight boundaries.
Dasun Shanaka added a quick 17 off nine balls, while Sahan Arachchige contributed 15. Sri Lanka finished their innings at 325/8 after 50 overs, setting Pakistan a target of 326 runs to win the final.
For Pakistan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf picked up two wickets each.
Sri Lanka Innings Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
Avishka Fernando | 38 | 49 |
Kamindu Mendis | 131 | 128 |
Kusal Mendis | 8 | 12 |
Pavan Rathnayake | 77 | 65 |
Dasun Shanaka | 17 | 9 |
Janith Liyanage | 6 | 9 |
Sahan Arachchige | 15 | 12 |
Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 4 |
Maheesh Theekshana | 9* | 8 |
Extras | 15 | — |
Total | 325/8 | 50 Overs |
Pakistan Bowling
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Shaheen Shah Afridi | 10 | 50 | 2 |
Naseem Shah | 10 | 80 | 2 |
Arafat Minhas | 10 | 64 | 0 |
Salman Ali Agha | 7 | 44 | 2 |
Haris Rauf | 10 | 60 | 2 |
Faheem Ashraf | 3 | 23 | 0 |
Target for Pakistan: 326 runs from 50 overs.
