Zaman, Minhas and Baig power Pakistan's tri-series triumph

Fakhar Zaman's century trumped Kamindu Mendis' ton as Pakistan secured a three-wicket win in the final against Sri Lanka in Lahore to clinch the tri-series. Mendis' 131 and Pavan Rathnayake's 77 were instrumental in Sri Lanka posting 325 for 8. Pakistan's chase was powered by Zaman's 127, along with important contributions from Saad Baig (74) and Arafat Minhas (31-ball 61) as the hosts overhauled the target with 1.3 overs to spare. Sri Lanka made a steady start after being asked to bat, with Avishka Fernando and Kamindu Mendis negotiating the new ball before gradually shifting gears. Fernando struck two fours and a six off Naseem Shah in the sixth over to inject some momentum while Kamindu hit a maximum off Shaheen Afridi in the 10th over, taking Sri Lanka to 51 for 0. Kamindu was given out caught behind off Arafat Minhas but successfully overturned the decision on review.