RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against England in the third match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Nation Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
The match, scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time, brings together two sides looking to register their first victories in the three-nation competition.
Both Sri Lanka and England suffered defeats against hosts Pakistan in their opening encounters, making Thursday’s contest important for their prospects of reaching the tournament final.
England enter the match following an 87-run defeat against Pakistan on Tuesday, when the hosts posted 302 for nine before dismissing England for 215.
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Pakistan all-rounder Arafat Minhas played a decisive role in that victory, scoring 59 runs and claiming six wickets for 40 runs.
Sri Lanka will also be looking to recover from their earlier defeat against Pakistan and strengthen their position in the competition.
The tournament features Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, with the leading two teams advancing to the final.
Following Thursday’s encounter, the competition will move to Lahore, where Pakistan face England on October 25 and Sri Lanka on October 27.
Sri Lanka and England will meet again on October 29, before the final takes place at Gaddafi Stadium on October 31.
