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Sri Lanka elects to field after winning toss against Pakistan in tri-series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Sri Lanka elects to field after winning toss against Pakistan in tri-series

Summary

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to field against Pakistan in the opening ODI of the tri-series in Rawalpindi on October 18, 2026. This tournament also features England and serves as preparation for next year’s World Cup. Pakistan gave an ODI debut to 19-year-old Saad Baig, while several key players returned after missing a previous T20 series. Sri Lanka, looking to bounce back from a recent series loss against England, made some changes to their lineup, recalling Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka and opting for Sachindu Colombage as their lone specialist spinner. The match is ongoing with Rawalpindi set to host three games before the tournament shifts to Lahore for the final on October 31.

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Status Watch

•Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan.
•Saad Baig, 19, makes his ODI debut for Pakistan.
•Babar Azam and other stars return to ODI cricket for Pakistan.
•Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka recalled to Sri Lanka's lineup.
•Final match of the series will be held in Lahore on October 31.

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8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to field against Pakistan in opening game of tri-series

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RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in the opening ODI of tri-series on Sunday.The tournament, also featuring England, is part of teams' build-up for next year’s World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
— Yahoo Sports

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