Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Salman Agha Ton Seals 37-Run Win
Pakistan won the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI by 37 runs in the opening match of the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi…
Pakistan won the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI by 37 runs in the opening match of the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Salman Ali Agha scored 107 off 90 balls to lift Pakistan to 305, and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3 for 55 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 in 48.1 overs.
Match summary
| Toss | Sri Lanka won and chose to bowl |
| Pakistan | 305 all out (49.5 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 268 all out (48.1 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 37 runs |
| Player of the match | Salman Ali Agha (107 off 90) |
Sources: ESPNcricinfo and The Nation.
Pakistan innings: Agha rescues the hosts
Pakistan were in trouble at 118 for 4 before Salman Agha, back in the side, made his fourth ODI hundred. Babar Azam (45), Saad Baig (39) and Hasan Nawaz (37) also contributed. Sri Lanka fought back at the death: Eshan Malinga took 4 for 46 and Asitha Fernando 3 for 59 as Pakistan were bowled out for 305.
Sri Lanka chase: Pakistan pacers hold their nerve
Pavan Rathnayake (79) and Janith Liyanage (60) put Sri Lanka in control, and at one stage they needed 58 off 48 balls with five wickets in hand. Faheem Ashraf broke the stand, Haris Rauf removed Liyanage, and Shaheen dismissed Dasun Shanaka (28 off 18). Naseem Shah, Rauf and Faheem took two wickets each.
Best performers
| Player | Figures |
|---|---|
| Salman Ali Agha (PAK) | 107 (90) |
| Pavan Rathnayake (SL) | 79 |
| Janith Liyanage (SL) | 60 |
| Eshan Malinga (SL) | 4-46 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) | 3-55 |
| Asitha Fernando (SL) | 3-59 |
What’s next
Pakistan face England in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, 20 October. See the full ODI tri-series schedule and how Pakistan won the T20I series 2-1.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI?
Pakistan won by 37 runs.
Who scored a century?
Salman Ali Agha scored 107 off 90 balls.
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