Salman Ali Agha marked his return to the Pakistan team in triumphant fashion on Sunday, guiding his side to a 37-run victory against Sri Lanka. The clash served as the opening match of the cricket tri-series, giving Pakistan an ideal start to the competition with a decisive result in the tournament opener.
The standout element of Pakistan's performance was the contribution of Agha, who reached his fourth One Day International (ODI) century. Returning to the Pakistan lineup, the player made an immediate impact, with his fourth ODI hundred serving as the centerpiece of his team's winning effort against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka was unable to overcome Pakistan on the day, ultimately falling short by 37 runs as Sunday's opener drew to a close. Agha's century proved to be the difference-maker, establishing the 37-run gap that condemned Sri Lanka to defeat in the first contest of the cricket tri-series.
Following the 37-run win on Sunday, Pakistan holds an early advantage in the cricket tri-series after successfully navigating the tournament opener. With Agha marking his return to the Pakistan team with a fourth ODI century, Pakistan moves forward in the tri-series on the back of a victory, while Sri Lanka will look to recover from their opening-match defeat.