Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka in ODI Tri-Series Opening Match

Published On 19 Oct, 2026
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9 News HD:  Pakistan started the ODI tri-series with a 37-run win over Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Salman Ali Agha scored a brilliant century, while Pakistan’s bowlers helped the team secure the victory.

Pakistan batted first and scored 305 runs in 49.5 overs. Salman Ali Agha was the top scorer with 107 runs off 90 balls. He hit 10 fours and one six. Babar Azam scored 45 runs, while Saad Baig made 39 and Hasan Nawaz added 37 runs.

Sri Lanka needed 306 runs to win the match. However, the team was bowled out for 268 runs in 48.1 overs.

Pavan Rathnayake scored 79 runs for Sri Lanka, while Janith Liyanage made 60. Both players tried to keep their team in the game, but Pakistan took important wickets at the right time.

Shaheen Shah Afridi took three wickets for Pakistan. Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf took two wickets each and helped the team bowl out Sri Lanka.

Salman Ali Agha was named Player of the Match for his excellent century. His performance helped Pakistan begin the tri-series with a win.

Pakistan will now look to continue its good form in the next match against England on Tuesday.