Pakistan clinched the tri-nation ODI series title after defeating Sri Lanka in a high-scoring final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with Fakhar Zaman and Arafat Minhas delivering outstanding batting performances.
Chasing a challenging target of 326 runs, Pakistan were led by opening batter Fakhar Zaman, who struck a magnificent 127 off 99 deliveries, including 11 fours and six sixes.
Arafat Minhas provided an explosive contribution, smashing 61 runs from just 31 balls, including four sixes and three boundaries, to help Pakistan complete the successful run chase.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and elected to field first.
Sri Lanka posted 325 runs, powered by an impressive century from Kamindu Mendis, who scored 131 off 128 balls, striking 12 fours and two sixes.
Pavan Rathnayake contributed 77 from 65 deliveries, including eight boundaries, while Avishka Fernando added 38 runs. Dasun Shanaka scored 17, and Sahan contributed 15.
Pakistan’s bowling attack shared the wickets, with Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha and Haris Rauf claiming two wickets apiece.
Speaking after the toss, Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis expressed confidence in his team’s ability to perform, while Shaheen Shah Afridi reiterated Pakistan’s determination to win the decisive encounter.
The victory marked Pakistan’s first tri-nation series triumph on home soil, while the successful pursuit of 326 also reportedly equalled the record for the highest successful run chase in a men’s ODI tournament final.