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Fakhar Zaman's 127 guides Pakistan to 3 wicket tri-series win
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Fakhar Zaman scored 127 as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the ODI tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday. Pakistan reached 331-7 in 48.3 overs chasing 325-8. Kamindu Mendis made 131 for Sri Lanka. Zaman added 149 with Saad Baig, 74 off 75 balls. About 31,265 fans watched at Gaddafi Stadium as dew hampered bowlers.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Pakistan's win capped the tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium before home crowds of 31,265.
- Sri Lanka's bowlers struggled with a wet ball because of dew during the chase.
- England had already been knocked out after losing three of four tri-series games.
What's Happening
- Zaman reached his century in 84 balls with 11 fours and six sixes.
- Maheesh Theekshana dropped Zaman three times, including on 69 and 106.
- Mendis' 131 anchored Sri Lanka's first innings total of 325-8.
Tri-Series Tournament Path
- England exited after losing three of four matches, including Sri Lanka's record chase of 430 at Rawalpindi.
- Pakistan earlier won a one-wicket game at Lahore during the series.
- Theekshana played his first appearance of the tri-series in the final.
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