Pakistan win tri-series final as Fakhar Zaman century denies Sri Lanka in thrilling chase
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the tri-series cricket final held in Lahore, led by a century from Fakhar Zaman. Despite a strong performance from Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis, Pakistan secured the win in the penultimate over.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant moment in international cricket, highlighting the competitive nature of regional white-ball tournaments.
Fakhar Zaman (left) salutes the crowd after reaching his century. Fakhar Zaman (left) salutes the crowd after reaching his century. Cricket Pakistan win tri-series final as Fakhar Zaman century denies Sri Lanka in thrilling chase Opener scores 127 from 99 balls in Lahore
Kamindu Mendis’s 131 proves in vain for Sri Lanka
Prefer the Guardian on Google This mini-tournament has been a welcome change of pace, carrying more meaning than your bog-standard three-match white-ball slog between two teams. And then there’s the gift of a final. This was a fitting conclusion under the lights in a packed-out Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, settled in the penultimate over as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets to win the tri-series.
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