Rawalpindi: (RightNow) Pakistan set a target of 306 runs for Sri Lanka in the opening match of the One Day Tri-Series. Salman Agha’s brilliant century stabilized the team as Pakistan scored 305 runs in 49.5 overs.

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field. Salman Agha scored 107 runs off 90 balls, including 10 fours and a six. Pakistan’s innings started weakly, but Babar Azam, Salman Agha, and Saad Baig steadied the team.

Sri Lanka’s Ishan Malinga bowled impressively, taking 4 wickets. Pakistan’s last wickets fell quickly, with Faheem Ashraf and Naseem Shah getting out without scoring.

This match is part of the first phase of the series, featuring three teams: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England. Other matches in the series will be held in Lahore and Rawalpindi.

It is noteworthy that the Tri-Series final will be held on October 31 in Lahore. In the initial phase, each team will play two matches, and the top two teams will advance to the final.