Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:19am on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday Sports
Pakistan secured a thrilling six-run victory over Sri Lanka in Tuesday's first ODI, taking a 1-0 series lead under heightened security following Islamabad's suicide attack killing twelve people earlier that day. Salman Agha's unbeaten 105 off 87 balls powered Pakistan from struggling 95/4 to 299/5, aided by Hussain Talat's maiden fifty (62) in a crucial 138-run partnership. Haris Rauf's devastating 4/61 restricted Sri Lanka to 293/9 despite Wanindu Hasaranga's valiant 59. The Pakistan Cricket Board strengthened security around Sri Lanka's team post-incident. Agha and Mohammad Nawaz added 104 runs in the final ten overs. Remaining ODIs scheduled for Rawalpindi Thursday and Saturday under continued tight security measures. (PC: TOI)
