Fakhar Zaman century powers Pakistan past Sri Lanka to win tri-series final in Lahore

Pakistan have won the tri-nation series, beating Sri Lanka by three wickets in a thrilling final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, reaching the target with nine balls to spare.

The tri-series, hosted in Pakistan, also featured England alongside Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan captain Shahin Afridi won the toss in the final and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 325 for eight in their allotted 50 overs.

Opener Kamindu Mendis led the Sri Lankan innings with a century, scoring 131 off 128 balls with 12 fours and two sixes.

Mendis shared a 146-run partnership off 119 balls with Pawan Rathnayake, who made the side's second-highest score of 77. Fellow opener Avishka Fernando scored 38.

Four Pakistan bowlers took two wickets each: Shahin Afridi, Naseem Shah, Salman Agha and Haris Rauf.

Chasing the big target, Pakistan lost an early wicket as opener Maaz Sadaqat departed for just five runs.

Fakhar Zaman held one end and completed a century, scoring 127 off 99 balls with 11 fours and six sixes. The opener was named player of the match in the final.

Saad Baig also made a major contribution with 74 runs, while spin-bowling all-rounder Arafat Minhas played a blistering knock of 61 off 31 balls late in the chase.

Pakistan eventually reached the target in 48.3 overs, losing seven wickets.

For Sri Lanka, pacer Dilshan Madushanka took a team-high three wickets, Asitha Fernando took two, and Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage took one each.

Arafat Minhas of Pakistan was named player of the series for his consistent performances throughout the tournament.