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10/27 07:37 CDT Sri Lanka thumps Pakistan to eliminate England from tri-series
final
Sri Lanka thumps Pakistan to eliminate England from tri-series final
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) --- A rejuvenated Sri Lanka routed Pakistan by eight
wickets on Tuesday to end England's hopes of reaching the ODI tri-series
cricket final.
Fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career-best 5-34 as Pakistan was
skittled for 110 after captain Kusal Mendis had won the toss and elected to
field.
Sri Lanka, which chased down the second-highest target in ODI history of 430
against England in Rawalpindi, then made 114-2 in 18.1 overs before the
floodlight towers were fully switched on at the Gaddafi Stadium for the
day-night game.
Kamindu Mendis hit an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls after being dropped by the
wicketkeeper before he had scored. Also, on 44, he successfully overturned an
on-field lbw ruling with a review.
The left-handed batter, who hit eight fours and two sixes, reached his half
century following a pull for six after substitute fielder Ghazi Ghori had
touched the boundary with his foot while completing a catch.
Pakistan had already qualified for the final after beating England twice,
including an epic one-wicket win on Sunday, and handing Sri Lanka a 37-run
defeat in the opening game of the tournament.
Pakistan rounded off the league stage with six points from three wins while Sri
Lanka, which has four points, will tune up for Saturday's final by playing
England on Thursday.
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