Easy win for Lanka in final

Sanath Jayasuriya took five for 17 to lead Sri Lanka to an emphatic 119-run win the triangular tournament final on Saturday and keep Pakistan waiting for their first one-day title at home. In a stunning reversal of form, Sri Lanka successfully defended a total of 287 despite difficult conditions caused by heavy dew under lights.

Pakistan lost their last nine wickets for 83, being bowled out for 168 in 38 overs after starting well and reaching 85-1.

Brief scores

Sri Lanka 287/7: (M Atapattu 66, K Sangakkara 68, M Jayawardene 49, T Dilshan 39, S Afridi 2/60) vs Pakistan 168 (S Butt 40, S Malik 37, U Chandana 3/56, S Jayasuriya 5/17).