England battles 21-year winless streak in Pakistan

England is striving to secure their first one-day international win in Pakistan in two decades. Sri Lanka won the toss for their recent encounter and opted to bowl first, presenting England with the challenge of setting a competitive total. This match holds significance as England has not recorded an ODI victory on Pakistani soil since 2005.

With three losses already in the current tri-series, England's hopes for reaching the final were extinguished prior to this fixture. The team has faced notable defeats, including a match where Harry Brook's record-breaking double-century was not enough to overcome Sri Lanka's successful chase. Another significant loss occurred against Pakistan, despite a strong start in the chase for a 303-run target.

England's lineup saw a minor adjustment with Sonny Baker included over Jamie Overton. Sri Lanka maintained their unchanged team from their previous dominant performance against Pakistan. The squads were finalized with specific players listed for each team, outlining the players who would compete in this crucial match.