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Pakistan match India’s 24-year-old Lord’s chase record in final vs Sri Lanka, clinch tri-nation series

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New Delhi: Pakistan scripted history after pulling off a record chase of 326 runs to beat Sri Lanka in the final of the ODI tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. Fakhar Zaman slammed a brilliant knock of 127 runs to help Pakistan chase down the massive target and equal India’s 24-year-old record in the final.

India held the record for the highest successful run chase in an ODI tournament final, having chased down a target of 326 runs in the final of the NatWest Series against England at Lord’s in 2002. Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif were the heroes of India’s memorable victory at Lord’s.

On Saturday, Pakistan managed to equal India’s record by chasing down 326 in the ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka in Lahore. The two teams now jointly hold the record for the highest successful run chase in an ODI tournament final.

Highest chases in ODI tournament finals:

India against England – 326 (2002, Lord’s)

Pakistan against Sri Lanka – 326 (2026, Lahore)

India against Pakistan – 315 (1998, Dhaka)

West Indies against Pakistan – 285 (1993, Sharjah)

New Zealand against India – 277 (2005, Harare)

Pakistan win tri-series

Pakistan produced a dominant batting display in the final against Sri Lanka to clinch a three-wicket victory and win the ODI tri-series, which also involved England. Batting first, Sri Lanka rode on opener Kamindu Mendis’ 131 and a 77 off 65 balls from Pavan Rathnayake to post a strong total of 325 runs on the board in the summit clash.

In reply, Pakistan got off to a dreadful start as they lost opener Maaz Sadaqat cheaply on 5 before senior batter Babar Azam was dismissed on a duck in quick succession. However, Fakhar and Saad Baig joined hands to get Pakistan’s chase back on track with a 149-run stand for the third wicket.

Fakhar scored 127 off 99 balls, laced with 11 fours and six sixes while Baig scored 74 off 75 balls with the help of 11 boundaries. After the duo’s departure, Hasan Nawaz scored an unbeaten 37 while Arafat Minhas scored 61 off just 31 deliveries to help Pakistan chase down the target of 326 runs in 48.3 overs.

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