Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI 2025 was a thrilling contest that saw Pakistan edge out Sri Lanka by just 6 runs. The match, held in Rawalpindi, gave Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and showcased standout performances from Salman Ali Agha and Hussain Talat.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI 2025 began with Sri Lanka winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Pakistan posted a competitive total of 299 runs for 5 wickets in their 50 overs. The innings started cautiously, with Saim Ayub dismissed early for 6 runs and Fakhar Zaman contributing 32 off 55 balls. Babar Azam added 29, while Mohammad Rizwan fell cheaply for 5. The turning point came when Salman Ali Agha and Hussain Talat built a solid partnership, lifting the score to 233 before Talat was dismissed for 62. Salman remained unbeaten with a brilliant 105 off 87 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz added a fiery 36* off 23 balls in the final overs.
Sri Lanka’s chase was equally dramatic. Despite a strong start from Kamil Mishara and Pathum Nissanka, who added 85 runs together, the middle order struggled to maintain momentum. Wanindu Hasaranga led the resistance with 59 runs and also took 3 wickets earlier in the match. Samarawickrama added 39, but Pakistan’s bowlers held firm in the death overs. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah delivered crucial spells to restrict Sri Lanka to 293/9, falling just short of the target.
The win gave Pakistan a morale-boosting start to the series, with Salman Ali Agha named Player of the Match for his match-winning century.
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