Pakistan clinched the title of the ODI tri-nation series featuring England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan after defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets in the final played today (31).
The final got underway at 1.30 p.m. Sri Lanka time at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
After winning the toss, Pakistan invited Sri Lanka to bat first. Sri Lanka posted an impressive total of 325 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
Kamindu Mendis led the Sri Lankan batting effort with a brilliant 131-run century, while Pavan Rathnayake contributed 77 runs.
In reply, Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 326 runs, scoring 329 for the loss of five wickets in 48.3 overs.
Opening batter Fakhar Zaman spearheaded Pakistan's successful chase with a superb century, scoring 127 runs off 99 deliveries.
His innings, which included six sixes and 11 boundaries, marked his 12th century in One Day Internationals.
With this victory, Pakistan secured the ODI tri-series championship, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
