Zaman's century foils Sri Lanka as Pakistan win tri-series
LAHORE: Opener Fakhar Zaman returned to form with a brilliant century to help Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday. Zaman, who overcame a wretched streak of just 31 runs in four matches, smashed a cracking 99-ball 127 to help Pakistan chase down a target of 326 with nine balls to spare. Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka ended Zaman’s innings in…
In a dramatic final on Saturday, Pakistan overcame Sri Lanka by three wickets in the tri-series final at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Opener Fakhar Zaman, who had struggled in his recent matches, shone with a brilliant 99-ball 127, propelling Pakistan to a target of 326. Despite losing his wicket just 31 runs before the end of the innings, Zaman's knock sparked a strong partnership with Arafat Minhas, who added 94 for the sixth wicket.
Minhas' 31-ball 61 featured four sixes and three boundaries, while Hasan Nawaz contributed 37 not out. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi sealed the victory with the winning six. Earlier, Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis led the innings with 131, his maiden ODI century, before Pakistan's spinner Salman Agha took two crucial wickets, including those of Dasun Shanaka and Pavan Rathnayake, tightening the game.
With three wickets down for just 38 runs, Pakistan secured a historic tri-series title at home, ending a four-year winless streak in the series.
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