England have been eliminated from the ODI tri-series in Pakistan after Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore. Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.2 overs, and Sri Lanka chased 111 in 18.1 overs. The result leaves England with three defeats from three matches.
Match Summary: Sri Lanka Dominate in Lahore
Pakistan's innings never found stability, and wickets fell at regular intervals. Babar Azam top-scored with 29, the only notable contribution in a total of 110.
Sri Lanka then reached 114-2 in 18.1 overs. Opener Kamindu Mendis finished unbeaten on 62 from 60 balls to close out the chase quickly.
Scorecard Snapshot: Pakistan v Sri Lanka| Team | Score | Overs | Approx. Run Rate |
|---|
| Pakistan | 110 all out | 25.2 | 4.34 |
| Sri Lanka | 114-2 | 18.1 | 6.28 |
Sri Lanka used 109 balls of a possible 300, leaving 191 balls unused. That is a comfortable margin in a 50-over contest.
Key Performers and Metrics
Dilshan Madushanka's Five-Wicket Haul
Left-armer Dilshan Madushanka took 5-34 and did most of the damage. Pakistan were unable to stop the steady loss of wickets, and no partnership gave them a platform.
Kamindu Mendis Sets the Tempo
Mendis scored 62 not out from 60 balls, a strike rate of roughly 103. In a chase of only 111, that rate removed any pressure and ended the contest early.
Standout Individual Numbers| Player | Team | Performance | Context |
|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | Sri Lanka | 5-34 | Led the collapse of Pakistan |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | 62* (60) | Strike rate of about 103 |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 29 | Pakistan's highest scorer |
Why England Are Eliminated
England needed Pakistan to beat Sri Lanka on Tuesday to keep a path to Saturday's final alive. The heavy Pakistan defeat ended that possibility, and Thursday's meeting between the two sides is now a dead rubber.
England's tournament has been defined by narrow margins and volatile outcomes. They lost all three matches despite being competitive in at least two of them.
England's Tri-Series Results in Pakistan| Match Situation | Detail |
|---|
| Chase of 303 | Failed, despite being 120-1 |
| Defence of 430 | Lost to Sri Lanka, the second-highest chase in ODI history |
| Match against Pakistan | Lost after a last-wicket stand of 89 |
| Overall record | Played 3, lost 3 |
Historical Context: A Setback After a Better 2026
The exit follows a poor World Cup defence in 2023 and a Champions Trophy campaign last year that ended without a win. England had recovered some ground in 2026, winning away in Sri Lanka and beating India and Sri Lanka at home.
Conditions in Pakistan differ sharply from those expected at next year's World Cup in southern Africa. The results are therefore a limited guide, but they still dent the momentum built earlier this year.
Trend Comparison
England ODI Form Timeline| Period | Outcome |
|---|
| 2023 World Cup | Disappointing title defence |
| 2025 Champions Trophy | Exited without a win |
| 2026 earlier series | Won in Sri Lanka, beat India and Sri Lanka at home |
| 2026 tri-series in Pakistan | Three defeats from three |
What Comes Next for England
England complete their tri-series commitments on Thursday before travelling to Australia. They will play three ODIs and five T20s, starting on 13 November.
A warm-up against a Western Australia XI is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November in Perth. For Harry Brook's side, those fixtures offer a chance to address the batting and bowling lapses seen in Pakistan.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, head into Saturday's final with a strong bowling performance and a rapid chase behind them. Madushanka's five-wicket haul and Mendis's unbeaten 62 make a useful template for their title push.