Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in third ODI to sweep series
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For Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim Jr. took three wickets, while Faisal Akram and Haris Rauf claimed two wickets each
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - Pakistan completed a clean sweep against Sri Lanka after clinching the third and final One-Day International by six wickets at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Chasing a target of 212, Pakistan reached 213 for 4 in the 45th over. Mohammad Rizwan anchored the innings with an unbeaten 61, while Hussain Talat supported him with an unbeaten 42.
Fakhar Zaman contributed a solid 55 at the top and Babar Azam added 34. Salman Agha scored 6, and Haseebullah Khan was dismissed without scoring.
From Sri Lanka, Jeffrey Vandersay impressed with three wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana claimed one.
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Earlier, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 211 in 46 overs after being invited to bat first.
Sadeera Samarawickrama top-scored with 48, followed by captain Kusal Mendis (34), Pawan Rathnayake (31), Kamindu Mendis (29), and Pathum Nissanka (24).
Pakistan’s bowlers dominated the innings, with Mohammad Wasim Jr. picking up three wickets. Haris Rauf and Faisal Akram grabbed two each, while captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Faheem Ashraf took one wicket.
With this victory, Pakistan secured a 3–0 series win, showcasing commanding all-round performances throughout the ODI series.
