Sri Lanka win U-19 women’s triangular

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opening match of the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi on 18 October 2026. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field. ThePapare reported that 19-year-old left-handed batter Saad Baig made his ODI debut for Pakistan.

Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs. Former captain Salman Ali Agha anchored the innings with 107 from 90 deliveries, including 10 fours and a six. The Island Sports reported that Agha added 97 runs with Hasan Nawaz. Sri Lanka’s Eshan Malinga took four wickets for 46, while Asitha Fernando took three and Dilshan Madushanka two.

Sri Lanka’s chase faltered early, leaving them at 91 for four, but Pavan Rathnayake and Janith Liyanage put on 119 for the fifth wicket from 107 balls. Rathnayake scored 79 from 74 deliveries and Liyanage made 60 from 74. After both were dismissed, Sri Lanka lost their remaining wickets and finished on 268 in 48.1 overs.

Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi led the bowling with three wickets for 55 runs. The tri-series includes England as the third team; The Island Sports reported that its first three matches are scheduled for Rawalpindi and that the competition is preparation for next year’s World Cup.

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