Pakistan Sets Unwanted Record Against Sri Lanka in Lahore ODI

Pakistan posted their lowest ODI total while batting first at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, collapsing for just 110 against Sri Lanka.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 27, 2026 · 7:15 PM 2 min read

Key takeaways

Pakistan was bowled out for 110 against Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 29 runs off 33 balls.

Dilshan Madushanka took 5 wickets for 34 runs to lead the Sri Lankan bowling attack.

This performance marks Pakistan's lowest ODI total while batting first at Gaddafi Stadium.

During the fifth match of the ODI tri-series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan recorded an unwanted milestone by getting bowled out for a mere 110 against Sri Lanka.

This score stands as the second-lowest ODI total for Pakistan at the ground and sets a new low when batting first.

After choosing to bat first, Pakistan experienced a rapid top-order collapse as Fakhar Zaman scored 5, Maaz Sadaqat made 8, and Saad Baig added 5, all falling within the opening seven overs.

Babar Azam and Salman Ali Agha tried repairing the innings, but Agha departed for nine and Babar went for 29 off 33 deliveries, leaving the team in trouble at 61-5 in 13.1 overs.

Shadab Khan, coming off a maiden ODI century against England in the prior fixture, managed only two runs. Arafat Minhas contributed 10 and Hasan Nawaz put up 17 as wickets continued to tumble at steady intervals.

Skipper Shaheen Afridi offered some brief resistance with two sixes in his 15-run effort, pushing Pakistan past 100. Dilshan Madushanka ended the innings by removing him, bowling Pakistan out for 110 in 25.3 overs.

Madushanka spearheaded the Sri Lankan bowling effort with strong figures of 5-34, and Sahan Arachchige took two wickets. Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, and Dunith Wellalage each claimed one.

Pakistan's prior lowest ODI score at Gaddafi Stadium was 75, which also came against Sri Lanka back in 2009.

Lowest ODI Totals for Pakistan in Lahore

Score: 75 (2nd innings) | Opponent: Sri Lanka | Year: 2009

Score: 110 (1st innings) | Opponent: Sri Lanka | Year: 2026

Score: 137 (2nd innings) | Opponent: Sri Lanka | Year: 2000

Score: 158-6 (1st innings) | Opponent: England | Year: 1978

Score: 163-6 (2nd innings) | Opponent: West Indies | Year: 1980

The recent collapse stands as Pakistan's third-lowest ODI total against Sri Lanka overall, following 75 in 2009 and 102 in 2014. It ranks as their second-lowest total against Sri Lanka when batting first.