Silverware on the Line in Lahore: The Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 reaches its ultimate showdown as tournament hosts Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the Final (Match 7) at Gaddafi Stadium! Shaheen Shah Afridi's Men in Green topped the group stage with three wins from four matches, but face an immediate test of character after suffering an 8-wicket rout against these very opponents on Tuesday when Dilshan Madushanka's 5/34 skittled them for 110. Meanwhile, Kusal Mendis' Sri Lankan side, having demonstrated immense fighting spirit with consecutive high-scoring chases and aggressive top-order form through Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, and Avishka Fernando, look to lift the trophy in Lahore before transitioning to the upcoming Test series. Catch every fiery new-ball spell, boundary chase, and live scorecard directly on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV. High-Voltage Clash for the Tri-Series Trophy After six group matches spanning Rawalpindi and Lahore, England were eliminated following their Match 6 consolation victory, setting up a high-stakes final between the two Asian sides. For Pakistan, captained by left-arm pace spearhead [[/fighter/shaheen-shah-afridi/36654/:Shaheen Shah Afridi]] (who has claimed 8 wickets across the tournament), setting the tone in the mandatory powerplay is non-negotiable. Pakistan's batting unit, featuring [[/fighter/babar-azam/36640/:Babar Azam]], [[/fighter/fakhar-zaman/40800/:Fakhar Zaman]], [[/fighter/sahibzada-farhan/40446/:Sahibzada Farhan]], and in-form middle-order run-scorer Salman Ali Agha, will be determined to bounce back from their Match 5 collapse. All-round support from [[/fighter/shadab-khan/40360/:Shadab Khan]] and Arafat Minhas alongside pace firepower in [[/fighter/naseem-shah/36653/:Naseem Shah]] and Haris Rauf provides the hosts with complete balance. For Sri Lanka, led by wicketkeeper-batter [[/fighter/kusal-mendis/40366/:Kusal Mendis]], their high-tempo white-ball template has caused major problems for opposition bowling attacks. Powered by the tournament's leading run-scorers Pavan Rathnayake and Kamindu Mendis, alongside aggressive top-order stroke-makers Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage, and Dasun Shanaka, the Lions possess depth through to number eight. With the ball, left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando will hunt for early lateral movement, backed by the wrist-spin trickery of Dunith Wellalage and [[/fighter/maheesh-theekshana/40505/:Maheesh Theekshana]]. Squads & Key Performers Pakistan ODI Squad Full Squad (16 Players): [[/fighter/shaheen-shah-afridi/36654/:Shaheen Shah Afridi]] (C), [[/fighter/babar-azam/36640/:Babar Azam]], [[/fighter/fakhar-zaman/40800/:Fakhar Zaman]], [[/fighter/sahibzada-farhan/40446/:Sahibzada Farhan]], Salman Ali Agha, [[/fighter/shadab-khan/40360/:Shadab Khan]], Faheem Ashraf, Arafat Minhas, [[/fighter/naseem-shah/36653/:Naseem Shah]], Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Hasan Nawaz, Saad Baig, Razaullah Tactical Focus: Aggressive swinging deliveries up front from Shaheen Afridi to remove Sri Lanka's top order, middle-overs control from [[/fighter/shadab-khan/40360/:Shadab Khan]] and Arafat Minhas, and anchor accumulation through [[/fighter/babar-azam/36640/:Babar Azam]] and Salman Ali Agha. Sri Lanka ODI Squad Full Squad (16 Players): [[/fighter/kusal-mendis/40366/:Kusal Mendis]] (C & wk), Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, [[/fighter/maheesh-theekshana/40505/:Maheesh Theekshana]], Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Sachindu Colombage Tactical Focus: Relentless new-ball swing bowling from Dilshan Madushanka, counter-attacking strike rotation through Kamindu Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake in the middle overs, and tight death-overs execution using yorkers from Asitha Fernando. Pitch & Playing Conditions Pitch Profile: Gaddafi Stadium offers true carry and bounce that generally heavily favors batting. As evidenced by England's record 386/5 on Thursday, totals in excess of 280–300 are very achievable when batters apply themselves. In day-night encounters, light evening dew often assists the chasing side under lights. Weather Forecast: Pleasant autumn conditions in Lahore with sunshine during the afternoon and a high near 28°C–30°C, dropping to around 18°C during the second innings under the floodlights.