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Unchanged Sri Lanka bowl; Sadaqat and fit Naseem Shah in for Pakistan

Sri Lanka will make the final if they win; England will be watching on nervously…

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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:09 AM

Key Things to Know

Sri Lanka chose to bowl first with an unchanged XI, while Pakistan brought in Maaz Sadaqat and Naseem Shah.
Sri Lanka will qualify for the tri-series final with a victory over Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium.
Naseem Shah returned to Pakistan's lineup after recovering from a dislocated finger.

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Sri Lanka chose to bowl first against Pakistan after winning the toss in Lahore, fielding an unchanged lineup. Pakistan made two changes to their side, bringing in Maaz Sadaqat and the fit-again Naseem Shah in place of Saim Ayub and Razaullah.

A victory for Sri Lanka will secure their place in the tri-series final alongside hosts Pakistan, while England risks elimination depending on the result. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis noted expected evening dew as a primary factor in chasing, while Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi estimated a par score of roughly 300.

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