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Zaman's century leads Pakistan to tri-series glory over Sri Lanka
Fakhar Zaman's outstanding batting performance powered Pakistan to a three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the One-Day International tri-series final in Lahore. The win marks a significant achievement for the hosts, ending an extended period without a title in the tournament format.
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Pakistan secured the tri-series championship with a commanding three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Saturday's final at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Zaman's match-winning century formed the cornerstone of the home side's successful pursuit, demonstrating the aggressive yet composed batting that proved decisive in the contest.
The Pakistani batsman's substantial contribution guided his team through a challenging chase, with the century representing a standout individual performance at a crucial juncture in the tournament. His innings provided the platform for Pakistan's successful conclusion of the innings, overcoming Sri Lanka's total with three wickets remaining.
The victory brings to an end a notable drought for Pakistan in tri-series competitions, with the Lahore-based final providing a fitting stage for the hosts to reclaim tournament honours. The result underscores Pakistan's depth of batting talent and their capacity to perform under pressure in high-stakes ODI encounters.