Sri Lanka fields first after winning toss against Pakistan in ODI tri-series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:14 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to field in the ODI tri-series match against Pakistan in Lahore on October 27. Pakistan has already secured a place in the final with three consecutive wins, including a thrilling one-wicket victory over England. Sri Lanka aims for a crucial win to eliminate England from contention, having lost their earlier match to Pakistan by 37 runs. Sri Lanka retained the same XI that defeated England in a remarkable chase, while Pakistan made two changes to their lineup, including the return of Naseem Shah from injury.
- •Match is part of a tri-series ODI held in Lahore.
- •Pakistan qualified for the final with three straight victories.
- •Sri Lanka seeks to eliminate England with a win over Pakistan.
- •Naseem Shah returns for Pakistan after a finger injury.
- •Sri Lanka fields the same XI that shocked England in their last match.
- 8:14 AMYahoo Sports — Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to field in cricket tri-series ODI against Pakistan
"LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field in a crucial cricket ODI tri-series match against host Pakistan on Tuesday.Pakistan has already qualified for Saturday’s final with three successive wins, including an epic one-wicket victory against England on the back of Shadab Khan’s unbeaten century last Sunday.
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