Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 runs in the first ODI played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In a thrilling contest, Wanindu Hasaranga tried his best to lead Sri Lanka to victory, but the Pakistani bowlers held their nerve in the final overs, bowling tightly in the final overs.
Strong batting by Salman Ali Agha
PAK vs SL: Batting first, Pakistan scored 299 runs for 5 wickets. In response, Sri Lanka managed 293 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga scored 59 runs in 52 balls with the help of 7 fours. As long as Hasaranga remained at the crease, there seemed to be hope for a Lankan victory, but when he was dismissed in the 49th over, the team lost its momentum.
Salman Agha Scores a Brilliant Century:
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first, and that decision initially proved to be a wise one. Pakistan’s batting faltered from the start of the innings. By the 24th over, the scoreboard had fallen to just 95 runs for four wickets. Salman Agha then scored an unbeaten 105 off 87 balls, hitting nine fours and staying at the crease until the final over. Hussain Talat joined him for a crucial 62, and together they shared a 138-run partnership for the fifth wicket. In the final overs, Salman was supported by Mohammad Nawaz, who scored an unbeaten 36 off just 23 balls, hitting five fours and one six. The two shared an unbeaten 66-run partnership off 37 balls, taking Pakistan to 299 for five.
The Sri Lankan team’s chase didn’t have a great start. Pakistan’s bowlers maintained constant pressure. However, Wanindu Hasaranga tried to turn the match around in the middle overs. He scored 59 runs off just 52 balls, including seven fours. Sri Lanka could only manage 293 for nine in their allotted 50 overs, losing the match by six runs.
