Sri Lanka Win Toss, Choose Bowling Against Pakistan at Gaddafi
Pakistan make two changes as both teams fight for a strong finish in the ODI tri-series group stage.
Lahore – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Sri Lanka win toss and decide to bowl first against Pakistan in the fifth ODI of the tri-series. The match is being played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday.
The home side have made two changes to their team. Maaz Sadaqat comes in for Saim Ayub. Naseem Shah takes the place of Razaullah.
Pakistan’s playing XI is Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi (captain), Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.
Sri Lanka’s side includes Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (captain and wicketkeeper), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.
Pakistan have a strong record against Sri Lanka in ODI cricket. The two teams have played 161 matches. Pakistan won 97 of them, while Sri Lanka won 59. One game ended in a tie and four had no result.
Two changes to our playing XI for today’s match 🇵🇰🏏
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 27, 2026
The home team also come into this match in great form. They have won three games in a row and have already booked a place in the tri-series final.
Shaheen Afridi’s captaincy will be important today. Pakistan will also count on their middle order and their fast bowlers to keep the winning run going.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, want a win to protect their place in the top two. They have already knocked England out of the race, as England are still without a win.
🚨 TOSS ALERT 🚨
Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to field first 🏏
#PAKvSL | #CricketKaJashan | #BackTheBoysInGreen https://t.co/Xv3o4Rqvcz
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 27, 2026
The visitors will feel confident after their last big result. They chased down England’s total of 429, which is the second-highest total ever chased in ODI history. England captain Harry Brook had scored 202 in that game.
Sri Lanka will also want to take revenge for their earlier defeat against Pakistan. A win here would help them end the group stage on a happy note.
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