Zaman's century gives Pakistan ODI tri-series victory

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 17:53 · Archive

Fakhar Zaman scored 127 to lead Pakistan to a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series final.

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the ODI tri-series on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium in front of 31,265 home fans. Fakhar Zaman, the Pakistan opener, scored 127 despite arriving in the final with only 31 runs in his last four innings and having suffered a bruised right knee while fielding. His entertaining knock revived Pakistan's chase after early losses, including Babar Azam's five-ball duck.

Zaman shared a crucial 149-run partnership with 19-year-old Saad Baig, who scored 74 off 75 balls. Arafat Minhas then contributed a robust 61 off 31 balls as Pakistan reached 7-331 in 48.3 overs. Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana, playing his first match in the tri-series, dropped Zaman three times: on 69, 106, and again after he reached his century off 84 balls. Zaman was finally bowled by Dilshan Madushanka in the 34th over.

Sri Lanka had posted 8-325 after batting first for the first time in the tournament, with Kamindu Mendis scoring 131 in his maiden ODI century. Madushanka took 3-63 for Sri Lanka. The wet conditions caused by dew made it difficult for Sri Lankan bowlers to control the ball during Pakistan's successful chase, which was completed when Hasan Nawaz (37 not out) and Arafat Minhas held their nerve through the final overs.

Zaman's century gives Pakistan ODI tri-series victory — Image: The West Australian

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Zaman ton propels Pakistan to ODI win over Sri LankaFakhar Zaman has overcome a bruised knee to score 127 and lead Pakistan past Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the ODI tri-series.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 17:33
Zaman ton propels Pakistan to ODI win over Sri LankaFakhar Zaman has overcome a bruised knee to score 127 and lead Pakistan past Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the ODI tri-series.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 17:33

In this story: Fakhar Zaman · Pakistan · Sri Lanka · Kamindu Mendis · Arafat Minhas · Saad Baig · Gaddafi Stadium

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