Pakistan pace attack seals 37-run win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan opened the ODI tri-series with a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on 18 October. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to field. The competition also features England and is being used as preparation for next year’s World Cup.

Pakistan were dismissed for 305 in 49.5 overs. Former captain Salman Ali Agha made 107 from 90 deliveries, including 10 fours and a six, for his fourth ODI century. He shared a 97-run stand with Hasan Nawaz. The Island Sports reported that Pakistan were 215 for four with 13 overs left before Sri Lanka’s bowlers slowed their scoring.

Eshan Malinga took four wickets for 46, his best figures, while Asitha Fernando returned three for 39 and dismissed Agha. Dilshan Madushanka took two wickets. Sri Lanka used four specialist bowlers, with Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige and Kamindu Mendis also contributing overs, according to The Island Sports.

The 37-run result gave Pakistan the first win of the tri-series. Ada Derana reported that Sri Lanka were fined 5% of their match fee for a slow over-rate. The first three matches of the tournament are scheduled for Rawalpindi, according to The Island Sports.

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