LAHORE: Sri Lanka have elected to field first after winning the toss against Pakistan in the fifth match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Tuesday.
Pakistan enter the contest unbeaten in the tournament and have already secured their place in the final, scheduled for October 31.
The match carries significant importance for Sri Lanka, who are seeking to strengthen their position in the race for the final alongside England.
Pakistan began their campaign with a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka before defeating England by 87 runs, demonstrating their strength with both bat and ball.
The hosts will now look to maintain their winning momentum and build confidence ahead of the title decider.
For Sri Lanka, the decision to field first presents an opportunity to restrict Pakistan to a manageable total before pursuing the target.
With England also competing for a place in the final, the result could prove important in determining the tournament’s remaining finalist.
Further match developments will depend on Pakistan’s batting performance and Sri Lanka’s ability to capitalise on the decision to bowl first.
