Rawalpindi, 18 October 2026 (Ghufran): Salman Ali Agha struck an impressive century to help Pakistan set a target of 306 runs for Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. Salman Ali Agha led the batting charge with 107 runs, while Babar Azam contributed 45 and Saad Baig scored 39. Hasan Nawaz added 37 runs, followed by Arafat Minhas with 18 and Fakhar Zaman with 16. Saim Ayub scored seven runs, while Faheem Ashraf managed six. For Sri Lanka, Eshan Malinga took four wickets, while Asitha Fernando claimed three wickets to restrict Pakistan’s total. The tri-nation ODI series features Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England, with matches scheduled from October 18 to 31, 2026. The seven-match tournament comprises six league fixtures and a final, with all matches set to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the Pakistan-England ODI scheduled for October 25 will be dedicated to breast cancer awareness as part of the series. Pakistan’s playing XI included Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. Sri Lanka’s lineup featured Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, captain and wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.