Cricket

England finish the ODI tri-series with just one win in four matches, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka face off in the final on October 31

The left-handed opener smashed 167 off 132 deliveries, including 24 fours, as England surpassed the previous highest ODI total recorded at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Twelve teams have been split into four groups of three, with the top side from each group progressing to the semi-finals.

Inglis remained unbeaten on 85, while Carey was not out on 51 as the visitors strengthened their position heading into the third day

The contest offers the islanders an opportunity to fine-tune their combinations, while England will attempt to salvage some pride before turning their attention to next month’s tour of Australia.

The left-handed opener has managed scores of 16, 0, 10 and 5 in the four matches he played in the ongoing tri-series

The incident occurred after the 46th over when Rauf appealed for a wide and argued with England all-rounder Will Jacks

Starc's effectiveness with the second new ball helped Australia recover from their difficult start, allowing the visitors to dismiss the hosts before the end of the day's play

Babar has accumulated 118 runs across four innings in the competition but has yet to register a half-century

The Wellington victory was therefore not merely a series-clinching performance but also a landmark occasion for India's explosive batting unit and Sharma's growing reputation as one of T20 cricket's most destructive hitters.

After being asked to bat first, the hosts were bundled out for 110 runs in 25.3 overs

Sri Lanka's left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka led the charge with a five-wicket haul

Pakistan will enter the eight-team competition under captain Farhan Yousuf, with India, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) joining them in Group A

Both sides arrive after remarkable performances against England, but Pakistan can afford to prioritise preparation while Sri Lanka must focus on securing their place in the final

Shadab Khan’s unbeaten 113, supported by Haris Rauf in a decisive last-wicket partnership, turned the contest around and condemned England to another disappointing loss

Saim had struggled to make an impact in the series, managing just 21 runs across his first three matches

Shadab smashes 113 off just 69 balls as Pakistan recover from the brink of defeat to beat England by one wicket in Lahore, completing three wins from three matches

Ben Duckett's century helps England recover from a top-order collapse, but Pakistan restrict visitors to 241 in 46.4 overs at Gaddafi Stadium

Pakistan have won both their matches while England aim to keep their campaign alive after losing their first two games

Tilak Varma hit 51 not out off 26 balls as India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I at Hagley Oval to take a 2-0 series lead