Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by three wickets to win ODI tri-series final

Pakistan secured the tri-series title in Lahore after Fakhar Zaman's century propelled the team to a three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

Fakhar Zaman delivered a decisive century to lead Pakistan to a win in the tri-series final, an encounter described by Al Jazeera and BBC Sport as thrilling. Pakistan won the match with three wickets remaining to secure the trophy against the Sri Lankan side.

Sri Lanka had earlier reached a total of 325 runs, led by a maiden ODI century from Kamindu Mendis. According to Cricinfo, Mendis shared a significant 146-run partnership with Pavan Rathnayake to build the Sri Lankan innings.

The momentum shifted during the final stages of the first innings when Pakistan's fast bowlers intervened. Cricinfo reported that the quicks managed to pull the game back for Pakistan during the last 10 overs of the Sri Lankan turn at bat.

The final was held in Lahore as part of a one-day international tri-series involving the two nations. While Mendis' century set a competitive foundation for Sri Lanka, Al Jazeera noted that Zaman's performance ultimately turned the final in Pakistan's favor.