Salman Agha's 107 Fires Pakistan to Victory
Pakistan
305/10 (49.5)
Sri Lanka
268/10 (48.1)
PAK won by 37 runs
View full scorecard →Pakistan have won by 37 runs. Pakistan batted first and posted 305/10 in 49.5 overs. Sri Lanka, chasing 306, fell short at 268/10 in 48.1 overs.
Salman Agha was the standout in the first innings, scoring 107 off 90 balls (SR 119). 1 six and 10 fours provided the impetus.
Pavan Rathnayake fought hard with 79 off 74 balls, but it was not enough to haul Sri Lanka over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Eshan Malinga delivered figures of 4/46 in 9.5 overs (Econ 4.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
PAK lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
107 off 90 balls (SR 119), 10 fours, 1 sixes
4/46 in 9.5 overs (Econ: 4.68)
79 off 74 balls (SR 107), 6 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Pakistan showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Sri Lanka will rue missed opportunities — a 37 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. PAK lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.