Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka delivered a career-best performance to put Pakistan under pressure in the ODI tri-series clash at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 27, 2026. His outstanding bowling helped dismiss Pakistan for just 110 runs in 25.3 overs, strengthening Sri Lanka’s hopes of reaching the tournament final.
Madushanka Tears Through Pakistan’s Batting Line-Up
Madushanka claimed five wickets for 34 runs, producing the best bowling figures of his career. Left-arm seamer Sahan Arachchige also contributed with two wickets for 24 runs as Sri Lanka regularly broke through Pakistan’s batting order.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis elected to field first, a decision that paid off as Pakistan struggled to build meaningful partnerships.
Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 29 runs, while Hasan Nawaz contributed 17. However, the remaining batters failed to provide the resistance needed to post a competitive total.
Key Pakistan Batters Fall at Crucial Moments
Madushanka set the tone by dismissing opener Fakhar Zaman for five in the fourth over. Babar Azam and Saad Baig attempted to steady the innings, but their partnership ended when Baig was dismissed for five.
Arachchige then removed captain Salman Ali Agha for nine, before Eshan Malinga trapped Babar Azam leg-before wicket. Madushanka later dismissed Shaheen Shah Afridi, who scored 15, and Haris Rauf, who made one run, to complete his five-wicket haul.
The performance surpassed Madushanka’s previous best figures of five wickets for 80 runs, recorded against India during the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Mumbai.
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Sri Lanka Push for a Place in the Final
The result of this match is important for Sri Lanka’s campaign in the three-team ODI series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England. Sri Lanka needed a victory to secure a place in the final against Pakistan and eliminate England from contention.
Pakistan had already qualified for the final after winning their first three group matches. Their earlier victory over Sri Lanka came by 37 runs, powered by Salman Ali Agha’s century.
With Pakistan restricted to 110, Sri Lanka had a major opportunity to strengthen their position in the tournament. Their response with the bat would determine whether they could convert Madushanka’s exceptional bowling into a crucial victory.
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