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The Pakistan cricket team [Source: AFP]
Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the final of the ODI Tri-Series 2026 on October 31, with the hosts looking to convert their recent dominance into another trophy.
Shaheen Afridi’s side has enjoyed a strong run throughout the tournament, securing three victories in four matches. However, Pakistan’s record in ODI tournament finals offers a broader perspective on their chances, particularly with Sri Lanka standing between them and the title. Let’s take a look at them.
What is Pakistan's record in ODI Tri-Series Finals?
Pakistan have a mixed history in ODI tournament finals involving three teams, winning six and losing six of their 12 completed appearances. They also featured in one tied final, giving them an overall record of six wins, six defeats and one tie across 13 finals.
| Statistic | Pakistan's Record |
| ODI Tri-Series Finals Played | 13 |
| Finals Won | 6 |
| Finals Lost | 6 |
| Finals Tied | 1 |
| W/L Ratio | 1 |
[Pakistan's record in ODI tri-series finals]
Their record includes several successful campaigns during the 1990s and early 2000s. Pakistan won the 1991–92 Wills Trophy, the 1992–93 Wills Trophy and the 1995–96 Singer Cup, among other tournaments. They also lifted the 1998–99 Pepsi Cup and the 2001–02 Sharjah Cup.
However, Pakistan have experienced difficult final outings as well, including defeats in the 1997 Pepsi Independence Cup and the 2004 Paktel Cup. Their most recent final was the 2024–25 Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, where New Zealand defeated the hosts by 5 wickets.
What is Pakistan's record against Sri Lanka in ODI Tournament Finals?
Pakistan have faced Sri Lanka in 13 ODI tournament finals between 1986 and 2014, winning six matches and losing seven. The head-to-head record gives Sri Lanka a narrow advantage ahead of the 2026 Tri-Series final.
Pakistan recorded victories in four of their six finals against Sri Lanka in the UAE between 1993 and 2002, demonstrating their effectiveness in neutral conditions during that period.
However, Sri Lanka have also secured important wins against Pakistan in finals, including the 1986 Asia Cup final and the 2014 Asia Cup final. Pakistan's overall record against Sri Lanka in these matches suggests that neither side has consistently controlled the rivalry.
The upcoming final in Pakistan will provide an opportunity for the hosts to level their historical record against Sri Lanka in ODI tournament finals.
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