Pakistan beat Sri Lanka as Zaman’s century turns thrilling tri-series final

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the ODI tri-series final, chasing 326 to finish at 331-7 in 48.3 overs. Fakhar Zaman scored 127 and Arafat Minhas added 61 off 31 balls; Sri Lanka had made 325-8, including Kamindu Mendis’s 131.

Analysis

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Key Decisions for Investors

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