New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Maaz Sadaqat earned a fresh chance in Pakistan colours on Tuesday as he made his ODI return in the fifth match of the tri-series against Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field, and the visitors capitalised fully. Dilshan Madushanka's career-best five for 34 bowled Pakistan out for 110 in 25.3 overs, after which Sri Lanka chased the target of 111 in 18.1 overs to win by eight wickets and book their place in the final.

The 21-year-old left-hander from Peshawar has risen quickly. Maaz Sadaqat grew up playing tape-ball cricket and later broke through at franchise level, including strong displays in the Caribbean Premier League. In ODIs, he made an immedia...