CricBengal.com | Sports Desk
Sri Lanka posted a strong total in the final of the ODI tri-series against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. A magnificent 131 from Kamindu Mendis helped Sri Lanka score 325 for eight in their allotted 50 overs, setting Pakistan a target of 326 to win the title.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. Sri Lanka lost wickets during the innings but recovered through impressive partnerships led by Mendis.
Kamindu Mendis Leads the Way
Kamindu Mendis produced the standout performance of the innings, scoring 131 from 128 deliveries, including 12 fours and two sixes. He registered his maiden ODI century on the occasion of the final.
Pavan Rathnayake also played an important role, scoring 77 from 65 balls. His partnership with Mendis helped Sri Lanka build a strong platform for a competitive total.
Pakistan Bowlers Fight Back
Salman Ali Agha claimed two wickets for Pakistan, while Shaheen Shah Afridi also picked up two. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah took one wicket each.
Pakistan’s bowlers managed to take wickets towards the end of the innings, preventing Sri Lanka from pushing their total even higher.
Pakistan Face a 326-Run Target
Pakistan now need 326 runs to win the final and claim the tri-series trophy on home soil. Their batting performance will determine whether they can chase down Sri Lanka’s challenging total.
Sources: PCB, Cricbuzz and The Guardian
Published by: CricBengal.com
