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Salman Agha ton powers Pakistan to 37-run win over Sri Lanka in tri-series opener

Pakistan secured a commanding 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026-27, setting the tone for their campaign ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Salman Agha delivered a match-defining century, scoring 107 runs off 90 balls to anchor Pakistan’s total of 305 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Despite a spirited middle-order partnership between Pavan Rathnayake (79) and Janith Liyanage (60), Sri Lanka fell short, collapsing from 119 for 5 to 268 all out in 48.1 overs. Shaheen Afridi’s disciplined bowling, including key wickets in the final overs, proved decisive, while Eshan Malinga’s four-wicket haul (4/46) was Sri Lanka’s best bowling effort of the game.

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