Download AppNewsSportsCricketSri Lanka pull off 2nd-highest ODI chase to stun England as Brook heroics in vain Sri Lanka pulled off the second-highest run chase in ODI cricket as they stunned England to secure a 2-wicket win in Rawalpindi in the tri-series.Liyanage hit a six off the penultimate ball to seal the win (courtesy: Reuters)Oct 22, 2026 22:02 ISTIt came down to the penultimate ball of the game. Sri Lanka needed six from two balls, and then Janith Liyanage hit a maximum to pull off an incredible night in ODI cricket.
Sri Lanka stunned England by chasing down 430 runs and win the third match of the tri-series in Pakistan by two wickets.This meant that the Lankan Lions went past India's incredible win in Guwahati last month against the West Indies to record the second-highest run chase in ODI history as England captain's 202 went in vain. Powered by an incredible 130 by Pavan Rathnayake and a 97 from Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka pushed the game all the way as the English bowlers failed to contain the onslaught in Rawalpindi.There was drama in the final over as Josh Tongue gave England hope by picking back-to-back wickets Dunith Wellalage and Eshan Malinga, but Liyanage remained unbeaten on 61 off 27 balls to pull off one of the greatest wins in ODI history.- Ends