Fakhar Zaman’s 127 Powers Pakistan to Tri-Series Title with Three-Wicket Win

Fakhar Zaman rediscovered his form with a magnificent century as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in the tri-series final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, securing their first-ever home tri-series title.

Chasing 326, Pakistan reached 326/7 with nine balls remaining. Zaman smashed 127 off 99 deliveries, including 11 fours and six sixes, registering his 12th ODI century and completing 4,000 runs in the format. He rescued Pakistan after early dismissals of Maaz Sadaqat and Babar Azam, adding 149 runs with Saad Baig, who scored 74.

After Zaman departed, Arafat Minhas struck 61 off 31 balls, while Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 37. Their 94-run partnership for the sixth wicket brought Pakistan close before captain Shaheen Shah Afridi sealed victory with a six.

Earlier, Kamindu Mendis scored his maiden ODI century, making 131 as Sri Lanka posted 325/8.

Pavan Rathnayake contributed to a 146-run third-wicket stand. Shaheen, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah claimed two wickets each.