ODI · Tue, 27 Oct, 2026, 1:30 pm IST · Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
Maaz Sadaqat to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Maaz Sadaqat pitches on a good length around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and sends it away for four.
🎯 Maaz Sadaqat comes into the attack — ODI career: 3 wickets, economy 4.88, best 3/23 · Last 5 ODI games: 3 wickets, econ 5.1 · 📊 At this ground: 0 wickets in 1 inns, economy 3.5 · 🙌 50-run partnership in 56 balls — this pair is building something
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm, with just one run needed for the target.
🎯 Naseem Shah comes into the attack — ODI career: 63 wickets, economy 5.49, best 5/33 · Last 5 ODI games: 9 wickets, econ 5.7 · 📊 At this ground: 3 wickets in 2 inns, economy 6.64 · vs Rathnayake: 6 off 10, no wicket yet · vs Mendis: 23 off 27, no wicket yet
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Naseem Shah bends his back with a delivery off the wicket on the off side, and the batter strides forward as the umpire signals one wide. That extra completes the chase in comfortable fashion.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah pounds it in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. With just two needed, there is no hurry at all.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Naseem Shah serves a full toss outside off stump, and he works it away for one run. Sri Lanka are comfortable in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. Sri Lanka edge closer in this comfortable chase.
🎯 SL need 3 off 195 balls (RRR 0.09)
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for an easy single. Sri Lanka keep moving along toward the target without any alarms.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah bowls full on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it safely into the infield.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka continue towards the target without any alarms.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas serves this one on a full length around off stump, and the batter defends it away. With just five needed for victory, there is no hurry at all.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless with the chase well in hand.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
🎯 SL need 5 off 201 balls (RRR 0.15)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 3 runs, A full-length delivery on the stumps, the batter goes forward and drives cleanly to collect three runs.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away for four, keeping the chase comfortable with just five runs left to get.
🙌 100 up for SL in 16.1 overs
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length on the stumps. The batter stays deep in the crease and safely blocks it out.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Good length on off stump from Naseem Shah, driven firmly from the crease to collect two runs. The chase continues without any alarms.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length on the stumps, and it is safely kept out. Sri Lanka remain in complete comfort in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends without any alarms.
🎯 SL need 15 off 207 balls (RRR 0.43)
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to take two runs. Sri Lanka remain entirely comfortable in this chase.
🆚 Pavan Rathnayake vs Naseem Shah in ODI: 6 off 10 balls, never out
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, A good length delivery on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, worked away to take a single without any alarms.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length onto the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka stay well in control of this modest chase.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas floats a full-length off-spinner on the stumps, driven forward for a comfortable single.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, worked away for an easy single in this comfortable chase.
🎯 SL need 19 off 213 balls (RRR 0.54)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls full length on the stumps, worked away comfortably for a single.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands this on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends without fuss.
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a back of a length line outside the off stump, and the batter lets it pass harmlessly. Sri Lanka remain in complete control of this modest chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Shaheen Afridi drops it back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake latches onto it and sends it away for four, taking his side closer to the target without any alarms.
🔥 Pavan Rathnayake times it beautifully to the fence — 10 (11)
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for one run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi serves up a full toss on the stumps, but no run comes off it. Only twenty-six required now
🎯 SL need 26 off 219 balls (RRR 0.71)
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Full length on the stumps from Shaheen Afridi, and the batter defends without any alarms in this comfortable chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for an easy single.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase moving along without any alarms.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed into the off stump on a good length, and worked away to take one run.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends safely with the chase well in hand.
🎯 SL need 28 off 225 balls (RRR 0.75)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed full on off stump by Arafat Minhas, and he knocks it away to collect one run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter defends without concern in this simple chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Shaheen Afridi drops it back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, easing the chase along without any alarms.
🎉 Kamindu Mendis brings up his fifty off 42 balls — what a knock!
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi serves up a full toss on leg stump. The batter goes forward to meet it, but cannot find a gap.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full outside off, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
🎯 SL need 36 off 231 balls (RRR 0.94)
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Shaheen Afridi drops this one back of a length down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. That adds one extra to the total.
🎯 SL need 36 off 232 balls (RRR 0.93)
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Shaheen Afridi, and the batter eases it away to rotate the strike with a single.
🆚 Pavan Rathnayake vs Shaheen Afridi in ODI: 18 off 13 balls, never out
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around leg stump, tucked away for one easy run.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump by Arafat Minhas, and the batter pushes it away for one run.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands a good-length delivery in line with the stumps, kept out watchfully. The chase remains completely comfortable.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase proceeds easily.
🎯 SL need 40 off 237 balls (RRR 1.01)
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends it away. With the target well within reach, there is no need to take any risks.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas bowls a full length delivery on off stump. No run is taken as the chase continues comfortably.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run. The chase remains comfortable.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf pitches this back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away to the boundary for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
🔥 Kamindu Mendis's 2nd four of the over — Rauf under the pump!
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In complete control of the chase, Sri Lanka are moving along comfortably.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away with no run conceded in this comfortable chase.
🎯 SL need 45 off 243 balls (RRR 1.11)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly and sends it away to the fence for four. With the target well within reach, Sri Lanka move along comfortably.
🔥 Kamindu Mendis times it beautifully to the fence — 39 (32) · 6th four of his innings
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Full length on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, and the batter hangs in the crease to block it defensively. With forty-nine needed, the chase remains entirely comfortable.
🏏 Pavan Rathnayake walks in — ODI career: 506 runs in 10 inns, avg 56.22, 2 hundreds · Last 5 ODI inns: 288 runs, SR 108, 2 × 50+ · 📊 vs Minhas: 23 off 20, never out · vs Rauf: 21 off 24, never out · 🆚 Pavan Rathnayake vs Arafat Minhas in ODI: 23 off 20 balls, never out
Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The chase remains completely untroubled.
OUT: b A Minhas
☝️ Wicket! Kusal Mendis departs for 8 (6) — Arafat Minhas's 1st wicket
Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, Four, Arafat Minhas drops it back of a length outside off stump. Kusal Mendis sends it away to the fence for four, moving the chase along without any alarms.
🔥 FOUR! Kusal Mendis finds the gap — 8 (5)
Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without fuss.
🎯 SL need 53 off 249 balls (RRR 1.28)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball around off stump, worked away for one as the chase continues comfortably.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps. It is defended calmly with the chase firmly under control.
Haris Rauf to Kusal Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf serves a full length delivery on the stumps. Kusal Mendis whips it away to find the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
🔥 FOUR! Kusal Mendis finds the gap — 4 (3)
Haris Rauf to Kusal Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length in line with off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka remain completely comfortable in this chase.
🆚 Kusal Mendis vs Haris Rauf in ODI: 33 off 29 balls, out 1×
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, 3 runs, Haris Rauf pitches it full outside off, and the batter presses forward to push it away for three runs.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter cannot take a run from it.
🎯 SL need 61 off 255 balls (RRR 1.44)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka remain entirely comfortable in this chase.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length on the stumps. The batter keeps it out with ease in this comfortable chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a back of a length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it solidly, seeing off the over without adding to the total.
🏏 Kusal Mendis walks in — ODI career: 4986 runs in 151 inns, avg 35.61, 7 hundreds · Last 5 ODI inns: 288 runs, SR 102, 2 × 50+ · 📊 vs Afridi: 51 off 48, never out · vs Rauf: 33 off 29, out 1× · 🆚 Kusal Mendis vs Shaheen Afridi in ODI: 51 off 48 balls, never out
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump. Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease to pull and
OUT: c F Zaman b S Afridi
☝️ That's out! Avishka Fernando departs for 16 (17) — Shaheen Afridi's 1st wicket
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi angles a back of a length delivery into the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. The chase remains completely untrou
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly without any alarms. The opening partnership has reached fifty.
🎯 SL need 61 off 261 balls (RRR 1.40)
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without any alarms as the chase remains completely comfortable
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to collect two runs. That brings up the fifty-run opening stand.
🙌 50-run partnership in 37 balls — this pair is building something
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf pitches it full on off stump. Kamindu Mendis sends it away for four, keeping this straightforward chase completely comfortable.
🔥 Kamindu Mendis's 3rd four of the over — Rauf under the pump!
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf serves a full length delivery on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly to send the ball away for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
🔥 Kamindu Mendis's 2nd four of the over — Rauf under the pump!
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf lands it back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away to the fence for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
🔥 Kamindu Mendis times it beautifully to the fence — 23 (22) · 3rd four of his innings
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length around off stump. No run taken as the chase stays firmly under control.
🎯 SL need 75 off 267 balls (RRR 1.69)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, no run taken.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. The chase is moving along without any alarms.
🆚 Kamindu Mendis vs Haris Rauf in ODI: 15 off 15 balls, out 1×
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it back of a length on the stumps. He cannot pierce the field, taking no run to finish the over.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In a comfortable chase, there is no need for any alarms here.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward to push it away for one.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.
🎯 SL need 76 off 273 balls (RRR 1.67)
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out safely. Sri Lanka continue without any alarms in this modest chase.
