Pakistan beat Sri Lanka thanks to Agha’s century

Summary

Pakistan secured a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening ODI tri-series match held in Rawalpindi. Salman Ali Agha was instrumental in Pakistan's win, scoring 107 runs off 90 balls, marking his fourth ODI century. Shaheen Shah Afridi also contributed significantly with three wickets. Sri Lanka's chase was hampered by the timely dismissal of wickets by Pakistan's pace trio, ultimately bowling them out for 268 in 48.1 overs while chasing Pakistan's total of 305.

Why it's important

This victory marks a successful start for Pakistan's tri-series campaign and highlights the strong performance of key players like Salman Ali Agha and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Key Points

Salman Ali Agha scored a century
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs
Opening match of the ODI tri-series

Key Narratives

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Pakistan

Secured a winning start to their tri-series campaign with a strong batting and bowling performance.

Sri Lanka

Suffered a defeat in their opening tri-series match despite half-centuries from their batsmen.

Involved Entities

Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Sources (3)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka thanks to Agha’s century - Sky Sports News