Fakhar Zaman century leads Pakistan to tri-series title over Sri Lanka
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in the ODI tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.
Pakistan secured the ODI tri-series title by defeating Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. Opener Fakhar Zaman scored 127 runs to lead the chase, helping Pakistan reach 331-7 in 48.3 overs.
Earlier, Sri Lanka posted 325-8 after batting first. Kamindu Mendis scored 131, his maiden ODI century, while Pavan Rathnayake contributed 77. The two shared a 146-run partnership to build the total.
Pakistan faced early setbacks when Dilshan Madushanka took two wickets in the powerplay, including Babar Azam for a five-ball duck. Zaman and Saad Baig, who made 74 off 75 balls, rebuilt the innings with a 149-run stand.
Zaman's 99-ball knock ended when he was clean bowled by Madushanka, who finished with figures of 3-63. Salman Agha scored 17 before Pakistan reached 230-5.
Arafat Minhas scored 61 off 31 balls, supported by Hasan Nawaz, who remained 37 not out. A 94-run partnership between Minhas and Nawaz helped Pakistan reach the target with nine balls to spare.
Shaheen Shah Afridi took two wickets for 50 runs, while Asitha Fernando finished with 2-72. England was knocked out of the tournament after losing three of its four games.
