England are eliminated from the 50-over tri-series in Pakistan after Sri Lanka beat the hosts in Lahore. Needing Pakistan to defeat Sri Lanka to keep their hopes alive, Harry Brook's side saw their fate sealed as the hosts collapsed to 110 all out. Sri Lanka comfortably reached their target of 114 in just 18.1 overs, with opener Kamindu Mendis scoring 62 not out off 60 balls.
The loss marks another disappointing chapter for England's one-day international campaign abroad. Following their poor 2023 World Cup defence and early Champions Trophy exit last year, England had shown signs of recovery with wins over India and Sri Lanka at home. But in Pakistan, they struggled—failing to chase 303 despite being 120-1, then conceding 430 which Sri Lanka chased down in the second-highest ODI chase, and suffering a last-wicket collapse.
With the tournament ending for them on Thursday, England now turn focus to Australia for three ODIs and five T20s starting 13 November, including a warm-up against Western Australia XI on 7 November in Perth.
For Sri Lanka, left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka starred with a five-wicket haul (5-34), while Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with just 29.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing