Sri Lanka to battle for pride in 5th ODI today

ABU DHABI: Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international (ODI) here on Wednesday, Geo News reported. The final ODI will be played at Shaikh Zayed Stadium.

Sri Lanka would be playing to restore pride while Pakistan would look forward to make a 4-1 win.

Pakistan currently have an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzak injured his shoulder and would be returning to Pakistan without participating in the final match.

Sri Lanka will also be without the services of experienced batsman Mahela Jayawardene, who has been ruled out of the last ODI and the only T20 to be played on Friday.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said that the players are completely fit and in best form. They are hopeful to display a positive game and would win the final ODI.