Salman Agha’s unbeaten century and Haris Rauf’s four-wicket haul powered Pakistan to an exciting 6-run win over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, taking a 1-0 lead within the ODI sequence.

New Delhi: Pakistan made a superb begin to the three-match ODI sequence in Rawalpindi, defeating Sri Lanka by 6 runs within the first match. Salman Agha’s unbeaten 105 runs and Haris Rauf’s deadly bowling (4 wickets) guided Pakistan to this thrilling victory. In a match that went all the way down to the wire, Sri Lanka have been restricted to 293/9, whereas Pakistan posted a difficult rating of 299/5.

Salman Agha’s century anchors Pakistan’s innings

Batting first, Pakistan had a shaky begin. Saim Ayub (6) and Fakhar Zaman (32) departed early. After the dismissals of captain Babar Azam (29) and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan (5), the rating was 95/4.
It was then that Salman Agha took cost. Exhibiting an ideal mix of composure and aggression, he scored an unbeaten 105 runs off 87 balls, together with 9 fours.

Hussain Talat and Nawaz’s explosive partnership

Salman was brilliantly supported by Hussain Talat (62 runs off 63 balls). Their 138-run partnership strengthened Pakistan’s innings.
Lastly, Mohammad Nawaz (36 not out off 23 balls) added fast runs to take the workforce to 299/5.
For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga was essentially the most profitable bowler, taking 3 wickets for 54 runs.

Sri Lanka’s fast begin however Rauf’s storm

Chasing the goal, Sri Lanka bought off to a flying begin. Kamil Mishara (38) and Pathum Nissanka (29) added 85 runs for the primary wicket.
However then Haris Rauf turned the match round. He dismissed Mishara, Kusal Mendis (0), and Nissanka cheaply, breaking the again of the Sri Lankan batting lineup.

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Hasaranga’s preventing innings, however victory eluded them

Sadeera Samarawickrama (39), Charith Asalanka (32), and Wanindu Hasaranga (59) fought arduous. Hasaranga saved Sri Lanka’s hopes alive till the top with 59 runs off 52 balls, together with 7 fours, however Naseem Shah (2/55) and Faheem Ashraf (2/49) bowled tightly within the ultimate overs to safe the victory for Pakistan.

Match Heroes

• Salman Agha – 105* (87): Match-winning century

• Hussain Talat – 62 (63): Stabilizing innings

• Haris Rauf – 4/61 (10 overs): Recreation-changing bowler

• Wanindu Hasaranga – 59 (52) & 3/54: Heroic efficiency in a dropping trigger

Story Highlights

1. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 runs
2. Salman Agha scored an unbeaten 105 runs
3. Haris Rauf took 4 wickets to show the match round
4. Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round efficiency went in useless