Salman century rescues Pakistan, pounds Sri Lanka: Pak Tri Nations PAK v SRL (Rawalpindi)

Salman Ali Agha smashed a century as Pakistan began the 2026 Tri-Nation series with a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka after posting 305.

Salman Ali Agha led the innings with an impressive 107, providing the backbone of Pakistan’s total after they were struggling at 118-4. Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Thushara Malinga was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets for 46 runs, while Asitha Fernando claimed three for 59 to prevent Pakistan from building an even bigger score.

Sri Lanka’s chase showed promise, with Rathnayake scoring a fighting 79 and Janith Liyanage contributing 60. However, Pakistan’s bowlers maintained pressure at crucial moments, with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking three wickets for 55 runs. Sri Lanka were eventually dismissed for 268, falling 37 runs short as Pakistan secured a winning start to the tri-nation tournament.

Pakistan 305 (Salman 107, Malinga 4-46, Asitha 3-59) beat Sri Lanka 268 (Rathnayake 79, Liyanage 60, Afridi 3-55) by 37 runs.

Oct 2026.