RAWALPINDI – In the first ODI of the series, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 runs in a thrilling contest.
At the Rawalpindi Stadium, Sri Lanka, chasing a target of 300, managed to score 293 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted overs.
For the visitors, Wanindu Hasaranga top-scored with 59 runs, while Sadeera Samarawickrama made 39, Kamal Mishara 38, captain Charith Asalanka 32, Pathum Nissanka 29, Janith Liyanage 28, Kusal Mendis 0, Kamindu Mendis 9, and Dushmantha Chameera 7. Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten on 21.
From Pakistan’s bowling side, Haris Rauf took 4 wickets, while Faheem Ashraf and Naseem Shah picked up 2 each, and Mohammad Nawaz claimed 1.
Earlier, batting first after being invited by Sri Lanka, Pakistan posted 299 for 5 in 50 overs.
For Pakistan, Salman Agha starred with an unbeaten 105 runs. Hussain Talat scored 62, Fakhar Zaman 32, Babar Azam 29, Saim Ayub 6, and Mohammad Rizwan 5. Mohammad Nawaz also remained not out on 36.
From Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga took 3 wickets, while Asitha Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana took one apiece.
