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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Set for ODI Tri-Series 2026 Final in Lahore
The ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan has its finalists. Sri Lanka stunned the hosts on Tuesday, bowling them out for just 110 and chasing the target down comfortably. Now the same two sides meet again, this time with the trophy on the line in Lahore.
Sri Lanka Seal Their Place in the Final
Sri Lanka booked their berth in the final after a convincing win over Pakistan in their third match of the series. The hosts folded for 110 in the first innings, and the chase was never in serious doubt.
That result also ended England’s tournament. They had hoped Pakistan would give the Lankans a tough fight, but that hope faded inside one innings.
A Journey Full of Twists
Sri Lanka’s road to the final was far from smooth. They started with a loss to Pakistan in the series opener.
They then produced a historic run chase against England, which earned them two points in the first round of matches. That win set up the Tuesday finish.
Final Details: Date, Venue and Start Time
Here is everything fans need to know before the big contest.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (ODI Tri-Series 2026 Final) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | Saturday, October 31 |
| Start time | 1:30 p.m. local time in Pakistan |
Which Teams Will Play the Final?
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will lock horns for the title. Pakistan had already secured their spot after three consecutive wins in the series.
Sri Lanka joined them with the Tuesday result, which also set up a rematch of the series opener.
Why England Missed Out
England had a tough tournament. They lost both of their first-round matches and then went down to Pakistan in their third match, which sealed the hosts’ place in the final.
Their path was complicated from there. They needed to beat Sri Lanka convincingly, and Sri Lanka also had to lose to Pakistan. Instead, Sri Lanka won, and England’s campaign was over.
Series Snapshot
| Team | Key Note |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | Three consecutive wins, then bowled out for 110 on Tuesday |
| Sri Lanka | Lost the opener, then a historic chase against England; two points after round one |
| England | Lost three matches in a row and were eliminated |
What to Watch in the Final
Pakistan will want to bounce back quickly from a batting collapse on home soil. A 110 all-out total is a bruise, and Lahore’s home crowd will expect a response.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, arrive with momentum. They have shown they can chase under pressure, and they have already beaten the hosts when it counted.
Turning Points That Could Decide It
- Top-order batting: Pakistan must avoid another early collapse.
- Chasing confidence: Sri Lanka have chased well twice in this series.
- Home advantage: Gaddafi Stadium will be loud for the hosts.
Analysis: The tournament has already swung on one collapse. In a final, the side that handles pressure with the bat is likely to lift the trophy.
The Bottom Line
Pakistan against Sri Lanka, in Lahore, on Saturday, October 31, with the first ball at 1:30 p.m. local time. The hosts have the home crowd and a three-match winning run behind them. Sri Lanka have the freshest memory of beating them.
Either way, this final promises a fierce finish to the ODI Tri-Series 2026.
