Pakistan kicked off their home ODI tri-series campaign with a 37-run win over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Batting first, Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs, with Salman Ali Agha leading the way with 107 runs. Babar Azam scored 45, while Saad Baig made 39 and Hasan Nawaz added 37 to help Pakistan post a competitive total.
Sri Lanka’s Eshan Malinga took four wickets, while Asitha Fernando claimed three. In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 in 48.1 overs.
Pavan Rathnayake top-scored with 79, and Janith Liyanage contributed 60. Kamindu Mendis also made 44, but Sri Lanka could not keep up with the required scoring rate as Pakistan picked up wickets at key moments.
Shaheen Afridi led Pakistan’s bowling attack with three wickets. Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf took two wickets each to seal the win.
Pakistan’s 37-run victory gives them a winning start to the tri-series on home soil.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI — Scorecard
Pakistan won by 37 runs.
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