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Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the ODI tri-series in Lahore on October 31, successfully chasing a target of 326. Fakhar Zaman's century of 127 off 99 balls was pivotal in Pakistan's victory, equaling India's record for the highest successful run chase in an ODI final. Despite early setbacks with Maaz Sadaqat and Babar Azam dismissed early, Zaman and Saad Baig's 149-run partnership steadied the innings. Later, Arafat Minhas's quickfire 61 off 31 balls and Hasan Nawaz's unbeaten 37 helped Pakistan reach 331 for seven in 48.3 overs. Earlier, Sri Lanka posted 325 for eight, with Kamindu Mendis scoring his maiden ODI century of 131.
The victory marked Pakistan's first ODI tri-series title since 2008, ending a long wait for the trophy. The match was characterized by strong performances from both sides, with Sri Lanka's total built around Mendis's century and Pavan Rathnayake's 77. Pakistan's bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi, restricted Sri Lanka in the final overs, but the chase was ultimately led by Zaman's innings and supported by contributions from Baig, Minhas, and Nawaz.
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