{
  "id": 17434459,
  "title": "Fakhar Zaman and Arafat Minhas lead Pakistan to tri-series glory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/fakhar-zaman-and-arafat-minhas-lead-pakistan-to-tri-series-glory",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T16:51:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2041167/fakhar-zaman-and-arafat-minhas-lead-pakistan-to-tri-series-glory"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan secured the tri-series title with a thrilling chase against Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi sealed the victory with a six, as Pakistan finished on 327 for seven in 48.3 overs. Fakhar Zaman's 127 off 99 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes, was a standout performance, answering the doubts about his place in the team. Arafat Minhas provided the crucial support, scoring 61 off 31 balls to guide Pakistan to the target in the final over. This victory marked Pakistan's first ODI tri-series triumph since the Kitply Cup in Dhaka.",
  "summary": "Pakistan chased down 326 to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the tri-nation series on Saturday at a packed Gaddafi Stadium, sealing the title with nine balls to spare in what was the joint-highest successful chase in an ODI final. Shaheen Shah Afridi, the captain, finished it in style — a six slapped over midwicket off Dilshan Madushanka in the 49th over — after Hasan Nawaz had…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan wins tri-series title against Sri Lanka",
    "Fakhar Zaman scores 127 runs off 99 balls",
    "Arafat Minhas contributes 61 runs in final over"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}