{
  "id": 17461248,
  "title": "Minhas’ match-turning 61, Fakhar 127 take Pakistan to tri-series title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/minhas-match-turning-61-fakhar-127-take-pakistan-to-tri-series-title",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T19:38:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/minhas-match-turning-61-fakhar-127-take-pakistan-to-tri-series-title/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fakhar Zaman's explosive century and Arafat Mihas' brisk 61 off 31 balls propelled Pakistan to a triumphant 326-run victory in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka. The match, held in Lahore, saw Pakistan clinch the trophy with nine balls and three wickets to spare. Captain Shaheen Afridi was instrumental in the win, claiming the crucial wicket of Sri Lanka's centurion Kamindu Mendis, which set the stage for Pakistan's resurgence. Meanwhile, Pavan Rathnayake's resolute 77-run knock complemented the lower-order batters' efforts, sealing the victory for Pakistan in a closely-fought contest.",
  "summary": "A masterclass hundred from Fakhar Zaman in another final and a searing 61 off 31 balls from No. 7 Arafat Mihas saw Pakistan speed to a target of 326 with nine balls and three wickets remaining in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka to clinch the trophy. Along the way, there had also been Saad […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Pakistan win toss, bowl first in tri-series final against Sri Lanka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/pakistan-win-toss-bowl-first-in-tri-series-final-against-sri-lanka",
        "published": "2026-10-31T07:53:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Pakistan overcome Sri Lanka to lift tri-series trophy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/pakistan-overcome-sri-lanka-to-lift-tri-series-trophy",
        "published": "2026-10-31T16:59:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Zaman hundred powers Pakistan to tri-series title over Sri Lanka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/zaman-hundred-powers-pakistan-to-tri-series-title-over-sri-lanka",
        "published": "2026-10-31T17:16:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}