Zaman century propels Pakistan to win against Sri Lanka in tri-series final

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in Lahore on Saturday to win the one-day international tri-series final. Chasing a target of 326, the hosts reached 331-7 in 48.3 overs, guided by Fakhar Zaman's 127 off 99 balls despite batting through a bruised right knee. Earlier, Kamindu Mendis hit his maiden ODI hundred, scoring 131 to push Sri Lanka to 325-8.

After Babar Azam fell for a duck, Zaman shared a crucial 149-run partnership with Saad Baig, who contributed 74. Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana dropped Zaman twice, allowing the opener to capitalize before Dilshan Madushanka bowled him. Arafat Minhas smashed 61 off 31 deliveries and Hasan Nawaz added an unbeaten 37 to steer Pakistan across the line.