Sri Lanka end England hopes with crushing win over Pakistan
LAHORE: Pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career best 5-34 as Sri Lanka cruised to a thumping eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Lahore on Tuesday which ends England’s hopes of reaching the tri-series final. The left-armer was well supported by spinner Sahan Arachchige, who took 2-24, to dismiss Pakistan for a paltry 110 in just 25.3 overs. The Sri Lankan batters reached the target in just…
Lahore witnessed Sri Lanka's dominant eight-wicket victory over Pakistan on Tuesday, effectively ending England's hopes of advancing to the tri-series final. Pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka shone with a career-best 5-34, bolstered by the efforts of spinner Sahan Arachchige, who claimed 2-24. Pakistan was dismissed for a paltry 110 runs in just 25.3 overs, with the Sri Lankan batsmen reaching the target in just 18.1 overs.
This victory marked Sri Lanka's second win in three games, eliminating England from contention for the final spot. The match between Sri Lanka and England held no consequence, as the English team's aspirations were secured with Sri Lanka's win over Pakistan.
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