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Salman Agha ton, Eshan Malinga four-for as Pakistan notch 305

Agha involved in stands of 97 and 64 to lift home side from trouble at 118 for 4

By Danyal Rasool · Cricinfo

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:38 PM

Key Things to Know

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs after bowling them out for 268 in Rawalpindi.
Salman Agha scored 107 off 90 deliveries to lift Pakistan to a total of 305.
Pavan Rathnayake and Janith Liyanage posted half-centuries in a 119-run fifth-wicket partnership.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opening match of the tri-series in Rawalpindi. Salman Agha anchored the hosts with a 90-ball 107 to help post a total of 305 after Sri Lanka's Eshan Malinga claimed 4 for 46. Despite losing their top order cheaply, Sri Lanka mounted a stiff counterattack before Pakistan's fast bowlers triggered a late collapse.

Pavan Rathnayake scored 79 and Janith Liyanage added 60, sharing a 119-run partnership that brought Sri Lanka within sight of victory. However, Pakistan's pace attack, led by Shaheen Afridi's three wickets, took the final five wickets for just 15 runs to bowl out the visitors for 268.

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Salman Agha ton, Eshan Malinga four-for as Pakistan notch 305

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