Pakistan Wins Six-Wicket Victory in Tri-Nation Series Final Against Sri Lanka

In an exciting final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to win the tri-nation series. A strong performance from both the bowlers and batters led Pakistan to an easy victory while chasing a modest target of 115.
Strong Batting and Bowling Performances Lead Pakistan to Victory
Pakistan chased down the target in 18.4 overs. Saim Ayub played a key role, scoring 36 runs off 33 balls. Babar Azam finished the game with 37 not out from 34 balls. His elegant cut shot through point off pacer Dushmantha Chameera secured the final boundary to seal the win.
Mohammad Nawaz was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series, highlighting his all-round contribution.

Skipper Salman Agha’s Confidence Ahead of World Cup

Salman Agha, the Pakistani captain, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, especially leading up to the World Cup. He acknowledged the team’s strong showings in recent series against South Africa and Sri Lanka. “This has been a great two months for us,” he said. “We have done well in both ODIs and T20Is.”
He also emphasized the importance of preparing a solid backup squad, saying, “Before going to the World Cup, we want our 15 ready. If something happens to key players, we need a strong backup.”
Sri Lanka’s Reflection and Future Preparations
Sri Lanka’s captain, Dasun Shanaka, reflected on his team’s performance, noting areas for improvement. “We expected a better wicket, but Pakistan bowled well in the middle overs,” he said. Shanaka added that his team struggled with some key dismissals, particularly against spinners.