Fakhar Zaman scored a brilliant century to lead Pakistan to victory against Sri Lanka in the tri-series final in Lahore.
Pakistan secured a victory against Sri Lanka on Saturday. They won the final match of the one-day international cricket tri-series.
Opener Fakhar Zaman led the charge for his team. He scored an impressive 127 runs during the match.
However, Zaman played through a painful injury. He dealt with a bruised knee throughout his time on the field.
Additionally, he overcame a recent stretch of poor form. This strong performance proved vital for the Pakistan side.
Next, Arafat Minhas joined the effort with a powerful display. He scored 61 runs off only 31 balls.
These combined efforts pushed Pakistan to a total of 331-7. They reached this score in 48.3 overs.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan bowlers faced difficult conditions on the pitch. Heavy dew made the cricket ball very slippery.
As a result, the bowlers struggled to maintain control. This weather factor made it hard to stop the Pakistan batsmen.
The match took place in Lahore. Fans watched a tense and exciting finish to the tournament.
Finally, Pakistan claimed the win by three wickets. They celebrated a hard-fought victory in the championship game.
The team showed great resilience during the final. Zaman and Minhas delivered when it mattered most for their country.
Both teams played hard until the very end. Pakistan ultimately proved too strong for their opponents on this day.