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Madushanka’s Five-Wicket Haul Guides Sri Lanka to Tri‑Series Final
Dilshan Madushanka took career‑best figures of 5/34 to dismantle Pakistan in Lahore, securing Sri Lanka’s place in the tri‑series final. Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.3 overs, with the hosts struggling under early pressure. Sri Lanka, after winning the toss, elected to bowl first. Pakistan’s top order saw Saim Ayub released and replaced by Maaz Sadaqat, while Naseem Shah returned to the XI in place of Razaullah. Both Fakhar Zaman and Sadaqat opened with a boundary, but Madushanka dismissed Zaman with a short ball. Babar Azam began well, but Asitha Fernando took Sadaqat leg‑before, and Madushanka claimed another wicket in his first spell. Pakistan lost Salman Agha and Babar on successive deliveries across two overs, falling to 61/5 after 14 overs. The lower order failed to mount a comeback. Shadab Khan was out for 2 after a top‑edge, and Madushanka’s second spell produced further wickets: Arafat Minhas, Hasan Nawaz, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi, ending Pakistan’s innings with 110. Sri Lanka’s chase was swift. Kamindu Mendis opened with a boundary and went on to score 62*; Pavan Rathnayake added 23*. Sri Lanka reached 114/2 in 18.1 overs, winning by 8 wickets. The match lasted under 44 overs, with Pakistan’s score 110 (Babar Azam 29; Madushanka 5-34, Sahan Arachchige 2-24) and Sri Lanka’s 114/2 (Mendis 62*, Rathnayake 23*; Arafat Minhas 1-23).
Frequently asked questions
What were Dilshan Madushanka's bowling figures in the match?
He took 5 wickets for 34 runs (5/34).
What was Sri Lanka's score in the chase?
Sri Lanka scored 114/2, winning by 8 wickets.