Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to reach tri-series final

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore on Tuesday, qualifying for the tri-series final and ending England’s chance of joining them. Pakistan, already through to the final, were bowled out for 110 before Sri Lanka reached 114 for two in 18.1 overs. Dilshan Madushanka led Sri Lanka’s attack with five wickets for 34 runs in 8.3 overs, a career-best performance. Pakistan’s innings ended after 25.3 overs, with Babar Azam top-scoring at 29. Sahan Arachchige took two wickets, while the remaining wickets fell to other Sri Lankan bowlers. Kamindu Mendis anchored the chase, finishing unbeaten on 62 from 60 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. Pavan Rathnayake was not out on 23. Avishka Fernando scored 16 before he was dismissed, and captain Kusal Mendis made eight. Sri Lanka needed 111 to win and completed the chase without losing another wicket after its second dismissal. Madushanka began Pakistan’s collapse by dismissing Fakhar Zaman for five in the fourth over. Babar and Saad Baig added 23 for the third wicket before Baig was caught for five. Arachchige removed Salman Agha for nine, and Eshan Malinga dismissed Babar leg before wicket. Madushanka later took the...