Pakistan clinch tri-series final with Fakhar Zaman's century against Sri Lanka in Lahore

In a thrilling tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets chasing a target of 326. Fakhar Zaman was the standout performer, scoring 127 runs off 99 balls. Despite Kamindu Mendis scoring a resilient 131 for Sri Lanka, his efforts were insufficient. Pakistan's young players Arafat Minhas and Hasan Nawaz formed a crucial partnership of 94 runs, steering the team to victory in the penultimate over. Minhas contributed 61 runs off 31 balls and Shaheen Afridi sealed the win with a six. The match highlighted Pakistan's emerging talent while Sri Lanka fell short despite strong batting performances.