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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs in ODI tri-series opener

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Salman Ali Agha's century helped Pakistan defend 305 against Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international at Rawalpindi.

Key takeaways

Salman Ali Agha's century helped Pakistan defend 305 against Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international at Rawalpindi.

What happened

The Pakistan Cricket Board reports a 37-run win on October 18, with Sri Lanka all out for 268. Salman Ali Agha scored 107. Dawn independently reported the result. This completed match is a material development after the previously published tri-series preview.

Why it matters

Pakistan starts the three-team competition with a win before further matches against Sri Lanka and England.

What to watch

Follow the official series schedule and scorecards for the next fixture; one opening result does not decide the final standings.

Sources

Sources

  1. https://www.pcb.com.pk/news-detail/salman-hits-century-pacers-restrict-sri-lanka-as-pakistan-begin-tri-series-on-winning-note.html
  2. https://www.dawn.com/news/2038011/two-moments-of-madness-cost-sri-lanka-as-pakistan-win-tri-series-opener-after-salman-ali-agha-century

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