Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan: Winners and Losers from 5th ODI

Sri Lanka rounded out the one-day series against Pakistan with a resounding 165-run triumph in Hambantota, Sri Lanka—but it was no more than a consolation win for the hosts.

Kusal Perera's century helped the Sri Lankans post a total of 368 for four after they had opted to bat first.

Pakistan's reply reached 121 for two at one stage, only for a batting collapse to then occur. They finished up being bowled out for 203 in 37.2 overs.

Still, Azhar Ali's side were able to celebrate in defeat—they secured the series victory by a 3-2 scoreline.

The two nations now turn their attentions to Twenty20 action, as they face each other in two matches at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

However, before the opening T20 on Thursday, take a look at our winners and losers from the final ODI.

Winner: Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka)

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Kusal Perera was the bedrock for Sri Lanka's impressive batting display, with the opener making 116 from 109 deliveries.

The left-handed batsman hit his second one-day century for his country, with his innings including four sixes and nine fours before he was run out in the 34th over.

Perera shared in a first-wicket stand of 161 with Tillakaratne Dilshan, with the pair helping the hosts record their highest 50-over total against a Full Member of the International Cricket Council, per Bishen Jeswant of ESPN Cricinfo.

He registered his maiden ODI hundred against Bangladesh last February in Dhaka.

Loser: Pakistan's Bowlers

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Pakistan's attack found it tough going in the dead rubber.

Rahat Ali was the only visiting bowler to enjoy any success, and even he finished up with expensive figures of two for 74 from his 10 overs. The other two wickets were both down to run outs.

Sri Lanka seemed to finally get to grips with Yasir Shah too, as the leg-spinner saw his eight overs leak 73 runs.

He had been the scourge of the hosts in the Test series, taking 24 wickets in the three matches.

Shoaib Malik was the only Pakistan bowler to finish with an economy rate under six runs an over, as the all-rounder leaked only 44 as he got through his full 10 overs.

Winner: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)

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Tillakaratne Dilshan's knock of 62 saw him join a select band of cricketers.

When he took a single to reach 55, the opening batsman became just the 11th man in the history of 50-over cricket to reach 10,000 runs, per Zee News.

The 38-year-old is the fourth Sri Lankan to reach the milestone, as he follows in the footsteps of Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara.

Dilshan's half-century in the fifth ODI was his second of the series. He finished the five games with an average of 42.20 at a strike rate of 75.89 runs per 100 balls.

Loser: Pakistan's Hopes of Qualifying for the ICC Champions Trophy

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While Pakistan may have already secured a series victory, the fifth and final one-dayer still held plenty of importance to them.

They are currently rated as the eighth-best nation in 50-over cricket, per the ICC's official rankings. 

However, they only sit two points clear of the West Indies in the battle to secure the final qualification berth for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in England.

The tournament's cutoff date is September 30—with only the top eight sides securing a place—and a win in Hambantota would have extended Pakistan's advantage over their nearest rivals.

As revealed by Umar Farooq of ESPN Cricinfo, Pakistan have now opted to put their upcoming limited overs tour to Zimbabwe—scheduled for August and September—on hold.

Without another fixture now scheduled before the end of September, Pakistan will be hoping the men from the Caribbean don't hastily arrange a one-day tour to try to earn a few extra ranking points.

Winner: Sachithra Senanayake (Sri Lanka)

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Sachithra Senanayake made a successful return to Sri Lanka's one-day side, taking three for 39 in his eight overs.

The spinner—who has spent a spell this summer playing county cricket in England with Worcestershire—was recalled to the national side for the dead rubber.

Senanayake ended a promising opening stand of 51 for Pakistan when he had Ahmed Shehzad stumped for 18, giving him his first one-day wicket since January 15.

He last played for Sri Lanka in 50-over action during the Cricket World Cup, though he lost his place after the defeat to eventual champions Australia in a group match in Sydney.

Loser: Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

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Is Lasith Malinga a fading force at the highest level? His numbers in the series are certainly a concern for Sri Lanka.

The paceman did not feature for the home side in the final ODI, having struggled in the previous four matches against Pakistan.

His figures for the series do not make for pleasant reading: He bowled a total of 37 overs, picked up just four wickets at an average of 61.50 and went at an economy rate of 6.64.

For so long the spearhead of the attack, Malinga found himself handed a watching brief for the victory at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

All statistics used in the slideshow are from ESPN Cricinfo.