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Zaman Hundred Powers Pakistan to Tri-Series Title over Sri Lanka
Fakhar Zaman scored 127 as Pakistan completed the joint-highest successful chase in an ODI final and sealed its first home tri-series title since 2008.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in the ODI Tri-Series final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, successfully chasing a target of 326.
- Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi elected to field first, hoping to exploit home conditions after the side's top order collapsed for 110 runs against Sri Lanka in the final league match.
- Kamindu Mendis hit a maiden 131-run century for Sri Lanka, while Fakhar Zaman anchored Pakistan's reply with 127, becoming only the second Pakistani batter to score two centuries in ODI finals.
- Arafat Minhas contributed a blistering 61 off 31 balls to maintain momentum before Shaheen Shah Afridi sealed the victory with a six, ending Pakistan's first home ODI tri-series title drought.
- This victory marks Pakistan's first ODI tri-series title since 2008, providing momentum ahead of next year's ODI World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
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Fakhar Zaman Century Propels Pakistan To 3-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka In Tri-series Cricket Final
Opener Fakhar Zaman overcame a bruised knee and a lean run to score 127 and lead Pakistan past Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the one-day international cricket tri-series on Saturday
·New Delhi, India
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President congratulates Pakistan cricket team on tri-nation ODI series victory
President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated the national cricket team on winning the tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series, praising the players for their performance, dedication and teamwork.
·Lahore, Pakistan
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Pakistan equal India's historic Lord's chase record, clinch ODI tri-nation series
Pakistan chased down 326 to defeat Sri Lanka by three wickets in Lahore and clinch the ODI tri-nation series title. The victory saw Pakistan equal India's record for the highest successful run chase in an ODI tournament final, set against England at Lord's in 2002.
·Noida, India
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