Salman Ali Agha returned to the Pakistan side in triumphant fashion, scoring his fourth ODI century (107 off 90 balls) to help secure a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in the tri-series opener at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. <p>Agha top-scored as Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs after Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field. The batsman had been among seven players summoned home during a turbulent tour of England, where he captained the side in the first Test.</p><p>Pakistan's pace bowlers overcame heavy dew to dismiss Sri Lanka for 268 in 48.1 overs. Captain Shaheen Afridi took three for 55, while Naseem Shah claimed two for 43.
Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf each took two wickets, with Ashraf breaking the crucial partnership of Pavan Rathnayake (79) and Janith Liyanage (60).</p><p>Agha's recall came after a prolific run of domestic form, including a triple century. He helped Pakistan recover from 118-4, building partnerships with Hasan Nawaz (37) and Arafat Minhas (18). Despite a strong finish from Sri Lanka's Eshan Malinga (4-46) and Asitha Fernando (3-59), Pakistan held on for the win.</p>.
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