‘I was just waiting for that moment,’ says Fakhar Zaman after match-winning century in ODI final

Fakhar Zaman reflected on his decisive century after guiding Pakistan to a three-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the ODI final in Lahore. Zaman scored an unbeaten 127 off 99 balls, earning Player of the Match honors as Pakistan chased down Sri Lanka's 325 for 8 by reaching 331 for 7 in 48.3 overs. Zaman noted that despite a lean run of form, he maintained his typical preparation and waited for his moment to deliver.

Pakistan recovered from 14 for 2 thanks to a 149-run partnership between Zaman and Saad Baig, who scored 74 runs. Zaman praised Baig's aggressive half-century for taking the pressure off during the chase. Earlier, Sri Lanka's innings was highlighted by Kamindu Mendis's 131, but Pakistan matched the record for the highest successful run chase in an ODI final.