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Wounded Salman Ali Agha’s Heroics Help Pakistan Thrash Sri Lanka in First ODI

Pakistan began their ODI campaign against Sri Lanka with a victory built around Salman Ali Agha’s century and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi’s timely wickets. Salman scored 107 off 90 balls to help Pakistan reach 305, before their bowlers ended Sri…

By Siddhant Tripathi · Cric Informer

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:58 PM

Key Things to Know

Salman Ali Agha scored 107 runs to help Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka in the first ODI.
Pakistan posted a total of 305 after Babar Azam scored 45 and Saad Baig added 39.
Sri Lanka bowler Eshan Malinga took four wickets during Pakistan's innings.

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Salman Ali Agha scored a 90-ball 107 to guide Pakistan to a total of 305 and victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI. Babar Azam contributed 45 and Saad Baig added 39 to help stabilize the innings after early dismissals, while Sri Lanka's Eshan Malinga claimed four wickets to disrupt Pakistan's scoring.

Sri Lanka's chase was anchored by Pavan Rathnayake's 79 following early wickets. However, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi took three vital wickets to halt the visitors' momentum, alongside two dismissals from Haris Rauf, securing the win after Rathnayake's departure.

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Wounded Salman Ali Agha’s Heroics Help Pakistan Thrash Sri Lanka in First ODI

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