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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka as Zaman’s century turns thrilling tri-series final

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka as Zaman’s century turns thrilling tri-series final

Summary

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the one-day international tri-series final in Lahore, chasing 326 to win with nine balls left. Fakhar Zaman scored 127, and Arafat Minhas added 61 as Pakistan finished on 331-7; Kamindu Mendis had earlier made 131 for Sri Lanka.

Key Facts

  • Sri Lanka scored 325-8 after batting first.
  • Kamindu Mendis made 131, his first century in one-day internationals.
  • Fakhar Zaman scored 127 from 99 balls despite a bruised right knee.
  • Zaman and Saad Baig shared a 149-run partnership; Baig scored 74.
  • Arafat Minhas made 61 from 31 balls.
  • Dilshan Madushanka took three wickets for 63 runs for Sri Lanka.
  • England was eliminated after losing three of its four matches in the tri-series.
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