Brief

Babar Azam still without a six as Pakistan bowled out by Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s captain scored 29 but could not stop a 25.3‑over collapse, keeping his six‑hitting drought alive ahead of the final.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:50:07 GMT

Dubai: Babar Azam has not hit a six in the Pakistan ODI tri‑series, and the hosts were dismissed for 110 by Sri Lanka in the fifth match on Tuesday, Gulf News reported.

What happened

Pakistan were bowled out in 25.3 overs, with Dilshan Madushanka taking five wickets for 34 runs. Azam, the 31‑year‑old captain, made 29 off 33 balls at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore but could not prevent the collapse.

What the reports add

The article notes that Azam has accumulated 118 runs across four innings, hitting 17 fours but no sixes. His previous scores were 45 against Sri Lanka, 34 and 10 against England. England’s Joe Root shares the same six‑less record in the tournament.

What was said

Gulf News quoted the match figures but included no direct comments from players or officials.

How it came about

Pakistan had already secured a place in the final after winning their first three matches, including a 37‑run win over Sri Lanka and two victories over England, as covered in earlier Felo News reports.

Key facts

Babar Azam scored 29 off 33 balls in Pakistan's 110 all‑out total. (gulfnews.com)
Dilshan Madushanka took five wickets for 34 runs. (gulfnews.com)
Azam has not hit a six in the series, despite 118 runs in four innings. (gulfnews.com)
Pakistan were bowled out in 25.3 overs. (gulfnews.com)