Win-from-anywhere Pakistan face 430-conquerors Sri Lanka at high-scoring Lahore

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face off in an ODI tri-series encounter at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday. Pakistan have already secured their place in the final, meaning Sri Lanka need a victory to join them, while an England progression relies entirely on a Pakistan win. Sri Lanka enter the clash after chasing over 400 runs against England, while Pakistan have won four consecutive ODIs following dramatic late recoveries.

Pakistan could rotate their lineup to test bench strength, with Maaz Sadaqat likely replacing the out-of-form Saim Ayub, and fast bowler Naseem Shah potentially returning after a finger injury. Sri Lanka may consider altering their batting lineup, while seamer Eshan Malinga aims to rebound after conceding 91 runs against England. Historically, Sri Lanka have won five of their seven ODIs against Pakistan in Lahore.