LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the tri-nation series, also featuring England, at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to field first, restricting Sri Lanka to 325 for eight in their allotted 50 overs.
Kamindu Mendis led Sri Lanka’s batting with an impressive 131 off 98 balls, including 12 fours and two sixes. Pavan Rathnayake contributed 77, while Oshada Fernando scored 38.
For Pakistan, Salman Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah claimed two wickets apiece.
Skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi with the finishing touch 💫
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In reply, Pakistan chased down the target of 326 in the 49th over, losing seven wickets in the process.
Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 127, while Saad Baig made 74 and Arafat Minhas contributed 61. Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 37 to help Pakistan secure the title.
Pakistan played five matches in the tri-nation series, including the final, winning four and losing one.
The victory marked Pakistan’s first triumph in an international tournament on home soil. Pakistan last won a one-day international tri-series title in 2008, defeating India in the final in Bangladesh.
