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Agha returns to lead Pakistan to tri-series win over Sri Lanka

Salman Ali Agha made a triumphant return to the Pakistan team with his fourth ODI century in a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in the cricket tri-series opener

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Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opening match of the ODI tri-series.
Returning batsman Salman Ali Agha top-scored for Pakistan with 107 runs off 90 balls.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 despite half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake and Janith Liyanage.

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Salman Ali Agha marked his return to the Pakistan side by scoring 107 runs off 90 balls to secure a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi. Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs after being put in to bat by Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis, surviving a late collapse driven by Eshan Malinga's four wickets.

In response, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 in 48.1 overs despite a 119-run partnership between Pavan Rathnayake, who scored 79, and Janith Liyanage, who added 60. Shaheen Afridi claimed 3-55, while Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Faheem Ashraf each took two wickets to seal the win ahead of Pakistan's upcoming match against England.

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