Salman Ali Agha Century Helps Pakistan Post 305
Pakistan Set Sri Lanka 306-Run Target in Tri-Nation ODI Opener
RAWALPINDI: (Sports Reporter) – Salman Ali Agha struck a brilliant century as Pakistan posted 305 runs against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tri-nation ODI series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka elected to field first. Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs, setting the visitors a target of 306 runs to win.
Salman Ali Agha led Pakistan’s batting effort with 107 off 90 balls, providing a major boost to the innings. Saad Baig contributed 39 runs, Hassan Nawaz scored 37, and Arafat Minhas added 18.
Pakistan suffered an early setback when Saim Ayub was dismissed for seven runs with the score at 23. Fakhar Zaman followed after scoring 16, while Babar Azam departed for 45 as Pakistan reached 106.
For Sri Lanka, Ishan Malinga was the leading wicket-taker with four wickets, while Asitha Fernando claimed three and Dilshan Madushanka took two.
The match also marked the ODI debut of Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Saad Baig.
Pakistan’s playing XI featured captain Shaheen Afridi, Saad Baig, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Hassan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
The tri-nation series features Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England.
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