Pakistan Opt to Bowl Against Sri Lanka in Tri-Series Final

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, October 31.

Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said the decision was influenced by the possibility of dew later in the match and Pakistan's preference for chasing a target.

Faheem Ashraf Replaces Shadab Khan

Pakistan made one change to their playing XI, bringing in all-rounder Faheem Ashraf in place of Shadab Khan, who was unavailable due to illness.

Sri Lanka also made a change, selecting Maheesh Theekshana instead of Eshan Malinga.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Maaz Sadaqat, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.

Sri Lanka: Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.

Pakistan Aim for First Home Tri-Series Title

Pakistan entered the final after winning three of their four league matches, while Sri Lanka secured their place with two victories.

The match is being played at Gaddafi Stadium, with Pakistan aiming to win their first ODI tri-series title on home soil.