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Pakistan wins tri-series opener after Sri Lanka's collapse
Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha century sparks 305-305 win over Sri Lanka in tri-series opener.
In brief
Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha century sparks 305-305 win over Sri Lanka in tri-series opener. Pakistan won the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka with Salman Ali Agha scoring 107 runs off 90 balls, securing a 37-run victory after Sri Lanka collapsed in the final overs. Originally reported by Dawn.
Sri Lanka cruising
Sri Lanka were cruising with 53 runs between them and a flying start after Pavan Rathnayake and Janith Liyanage's 119-run stand.
Dew conditions
The dew made Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium outfield slick, depriving Pakistan's pacers of reverse swing from the old ball.
Two moments of madness
Liyanage chipped Haris Rauf to Babar Azam at long-on, and Dasun Shanaka heaved Shaheen Shah Afridi to the same fielder in four balls.
Sri Lanka collapse
Sri Lanka unraveled after Liyanage's loose chip and Shanaka's reckless heave, losing 37 runs in the final overs.
Salman Ali Agha century
Salman Ali Agha scored 107 off 90 balls, including 10 fours and a six, after returning from Test team axing two months ago.
Pakistan's innings
Pakistan posted 305 in 49.5 overs with Babar Azam and Saad Baig adding 74 runs for the third wicket.
Malinga's impact
Eshan Malinga took 4-46 with Pakistan's lower order struggling to find a breakthrough.
Sri Lanka's reply
Sri Lanka started poorly, reducing Pakistan to 91-4 before rebuilding with patience and calculated aggression.
Sri Lanka's collapse
Sri Lanka collapsed after Liyanage's loose chip and Shanaka's reckless heave, leaving Pakistan with a 37-run win.
Pakistan's victory
Pakistan won the tri-series opener with Salman Ali Agha's century and Malinga's late burst securing a 37-run victory.
The one thing
Pakistan won the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka with Salman Ali Agha scoring 107 runs off 90 balls, securing a 37-run victory after Sri Lanka collapsed in the final overs.
