The hosts overcame a top-order wobble to reach 331 for seven with nine deliveries remaining, sealing a three-wicket victory in Lahore. Fakhar Zaman drove the chase with 127 runs after enduring a poor run of form during the group stage. Middle-order contributions were crucial, including a 149-run partnership between Zaman and Saad Baig, followed by a 94-run stand between Arafat Minhas and Hasan Nawaz. Kamindu Mendis' earlier effort of 131 runs for Sri Lanka was not enough to prevent the record-equalling result.
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Pakistan tied India's 2002 NatWest Series record for the highest successful run chase eve…: Pakistan tied India's 2002 NatWest Series record for the highest successful run chase ever achieved in an ODI final.
Dilshan Madushanka pressured the hosts early by dismissing Babar Azam for a duck before P…: Dilshan Madushanka pressured the hosts early by dismissing Babar Azam for a duck before Pakistan recovered.
Arafat Minhas hit a half-century and partnered with Hasan Nawaz for 94 runs to guide the…: Arafat Minhas hit a half-century and partnered with Hasan Nawaz for 94 runs to guide the team to victory.
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Fakhar Zaman had gone through four matches without the kind of performance he wanted. But the Pakistan opener knew that a big innings was around the corner. He just had to wait for the right moment. That moment arrived in the One-Day International tri-series final against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Saturday. Zaman smashed 127 off 99 balls to help Pakistan chase down 326 and win the final by three wickets.
Pakistan finished at 331 for seven in 48.3 overs, with nine balls to spare. It was a special victory for the hosts, who also equalled India's famous record for the highest successful chase in an ODI final.
Speaking after winning the Player of the Match award, Zaman explained how he dealt with his lack of runs in the previous four matches and why he never changed his approach.
'I was just waiting for that moment'
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