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Pakistan chases down 326 to defeat Sri Lanka in tri-series final

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Pakistan chases down 326 to defeat Sri Lanka in tri-series final

Summary

In the One-Day International tri-series final on November 1 in Lahore, Pakistan chased down Sri Lanka's total of 326, winning by three wickets. Fakhar Zaman starred with a century, scoring 127 runs off 99 balls. After a shaky start, Zaman and Saad Baig formed a crucial 149-run partnership. With pressure mounting and Zaman dismissed, Arafat Minhas and Hasan Nawaz saw Pakistan home with a match-winning 94-run stand. This victory marks Pakistan's first ODI tri-series title since 2008, equaling India's record chase from the 2002 final at Lord's.

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By the Numbers

•Pakistan chased 326 runs, finishing at 331 for 7 in 48.3 overs.
•Fakhar Zaman scored a pivotal 127 runs.
•Saad Baig contributed 74 runs to the partnership with Zaman.
•Arafat Minhas and Hasan Nawaz added a vital 94 runs towards the end.
•Sri Lanka set the target with Kamindu Mendis scoring 131 runs.

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7:10 AMYahoo Sports — 24 years later: Pakistan recreate India's Lord's magic with record-equalling chase

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Pakistan produced a memorable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the One-Day International tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brilliant century as the hosts chased down a target of 326 with nine balls to spare. Pakistan finished on 331 for seven in 48.3 overs to register the joint-highest successful chase in an ODI final. Pakistan equalled India's famous record against England in the 2002 NatWest Series final at Lord's.
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