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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to win ODI tri-series final after Fakhar Zaman century
October 31, 2026 at 07:56 PM
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AJAl Jazeera English
Who is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?
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AJAl Jazeera English
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka as Zaman’s century turns thrilling tri-series final
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TGThe Guardian
Pakistan win tri-series final as Fakhar Zaman century denies Sri Lanka in thrilling chase
(opens the publisher’s site)Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in the ODI tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday, chasing 326.
- Pakistan reached 331-7 in 48.3 overs at Gaddafi Stadium, sealing the trophy in the penultimate over.
- Fakhar Zaman scored 127 off 99 balls in the chase of 326, surviving three dropped catches.
- Kamindu Mendis scored his maiden ODI century, 131, as Sri Lanka posted 325-8 batting first.
- Arafat Minhas, named player of the series with nine wickets and 149 runs, hit 61 off 31 balls in the final.