England out of tri-series after Sri Lanka beat Pakistan

ThePapare and Sri Lanka Mirror report that Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth match of the ODI tri-series in Lahore on 27 October, booking a place in the final. Daily Mirror also reports the eight-wicket result and Sri Lanka’s qualification.

Lankadeepa and Sri Lanka Mirror report that Pakistan, batting first, were dismissed for 110 in 25.3 overs. ThePapare reports that Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to bowl; Hiru News (தமிழ்) also reports that Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field.

Sri Lanka Mirror reports that Babar Azam was the only Pakistan batter to make a significant contribution. ThePapare’s English headline credits Dilshan Madushanka and Kamindu Mendis with notable performances, while Sri Lanka Mirror’s headline highlights Madushanka’s five-wicket haul.

Newsfirst (සිංහල) reports that Sri Lanka and Pakistan had both qualified for the final before the tournament’s sixth match, scheduled for 29 October between Sri Lanka and England. Newsfirst (සිංහල) identifies the competition as a tri-series involving those three teams.