Watch: Kusal Mendis stunned after bizarre dismissal in PAK vs SL 5th ODI, Sri Lanka reach tri-series final

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis suffered a bizarre dismissal against Pakistan in the fifth ODI of the Pakistan ODI tri-series 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The right-handed batter was bowled by spinner Arafat Minhas after the ball bounced off his bat and rolled onto the stumps, leaving him stunned.

Despite the unusual wicket, Sri Lanka dominated the match and chased down Pakistan’s target of 111 runs with eight wickets in hand. The PAK vs SL 5th ODI result also confirmed Sri Lanka’s place in the tri-series final against Pakistan, while England were eliminated from the competition.

Kusal Mendis bizarre dismissal: How Arafat Minhas bowled the Sri Lanka captain

Kusal Mendis came to the crease at 50/1 in 6.5 overs and started confidently, scoring eight runs off five balls with two boundaries. However, his promising start ended in an unexpected moment during the ninth over, bowled by Pakistan spinner Arafat Minhas.

On the fifth ball of the over, Mendis initially looked to play an attacking shot before attempting to defend the delivery. The ball bounced off the pitch and struck the back of his bat before rolling into the stumps. The unusual sequence resulted in Kusal Mendis being bowled by Arafat Minhas, giving Pakistan a surprising breakthrough.

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The Kusal Mendis bizarre dismissal was another disappointing moment in the Sri Lanka captain’s series. He had scored 18 runs off 34 balls in his first appearance before being run out without facing a delivery against England. His latest dismissal left him with just 26 runs across three innings at an average of 8.67. Fans looking for the Kusal Mendis dismissal video will be interested in the unusual way the ball found its way onto the stumps.

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Sri Lanka chase 111 vs Pakistan and book their place in the ODI tri-series final

Pakistan struggled with the bat after Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field. The hosts were bowled out for just 110 in 25.3 overs, with left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka leading the attack with career-best figures of 5/34. Sahan Arachchige also made an impact, taking two wickets for 24 runs. Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 29 off 33 balls.

In reply, Sri Lanka reached 114/2 in just 18.1 overs to complete a comfortable victory. Kamindu Mendis led the chase with an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls, while Pavan Rathnayake remained not out on 23. The result meant Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets, despite Kusal Mendis’ unusual dismissal earlier in the innings.

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The win secured Sri Lanka’s place in the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka tri-series final, scheduled for October 31, while England were eliminated. Madushanka’s five-wicket haul and Kamindu Mendis’ unbeaten knock proved decisive in the convincing win. Sri Lanka will now face Pakistan again in the final, giving both teams another chance to compete for the ODI tri-series title.