Pakistan achieved a thrilling victory against Sri Lanka in his first ODI three match series Won by six runs in a match in Rawalpindi salman aghaA brilliant century and Wanindu HasarangaThe dynamic all-round performance of Sri Lanka earned widespread fan appreciation despite the close defeat.
Salman Aga’s explosive century stuns Pakistan in 1st overscheduled tribe ODI
In the high-stakes clash at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan opted to bat first on a lively surface and were immediately tested by Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling. opener Saim Ayyub Fell early, but Fakhar Zaman And Babar Azam Integrated with patient input. When the innings really came alive salman agha Reaching the crease – the right-handed batsman mixed patience with patience, countered clever variations of hasaranga and Mahesh TheekshanaChecking the mantras.
Salman’s innings was a lesson in calculated aggression. He brought up his half-century in just 52 balls and scored at great pace in the final powerplay, displaying crisp drives and clever placement as Sri Lanka struggled to stop the flow. Hussain Talat Gave solid support by playing a quick inning of 62 runs in 63 balls and made an important partnership of 138 runs for the fifth wicket. Salman’s unbeaten 105 off 87 balls included nine fours and took Pakistan to 299/5. Mohammad Nawaz Finished strongly by scoring 36 runs from 23. The hosts also benefited from 24 extras and Salman was named player of the match for his match-winning century.
Wanindu Hasaranga shines despite Sri Lanka’s heartbreak
Chasing a mammoth target of 300, Sri Lanka’s reply saw early aggression Pathum Nissanka And kamil mishara The opening stand made for a quick 85, partly helped by Pakistan’s wayward bowling, which yielded 18 extra runs within the first seven overs. However, Haris RaufK Atishi’s spell, which included three wickets in succession, shifted the momentum back towards Pakistan.
Sri Lanka remained in controversy through a firm stance charit asalanka And Sadira SamarawickramaBut it was Hasaranga’s performance that caught everyone’s attention and won the hearts of fans. With the ball, Hasaranga was the visitor’s trump card, taking 3 for 54, including Azam and Zaman, when Pakistan’s middle order was in danger of derailing. Later, with Sri Lanka tottering at 210/7, Hasaranga revived their hopes with an explosive 59 off 52 balls – hitting seven fours while launching a counter-attack, allowing the visitors to play out the final overs.
Although Naseem Shah Hasaranga dismissed late in chase, Sri Lanka struggle Mahesh TheekshanaScored 21 not out while adding late drama. Yet Pakistan held their nerve, restricting Sri Lanka to 293/9 in 50 overs and winning by six runs. Hasaranga’s spirited all-round effort – three wickets and a fighting half-century – prompted fans on social media to laud his match-defining impact and fighting spirit, noting that he almost single-handedly turned the game around.
Pakistan now lead the series 1-0, but Hasaranga’s courageous performance has ensured that the visitors have momentum and confidence ahead of the second ODI. As the tour begins, their spectacular show promises more entertaining competitions ahead. Fans and experts alike hailed Hasaranga as Sri Lanka’s MVP in a tightly contested match.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Mourn for Wanindu Hasaranga!
He single-handedly achieved a remarkable victory against Pakistan by keeping Sri Lanka in the match till the end.#vaninduhasaranga #PAKvSL #PAKvsSL pic.twitter.com/hCq3xOYeOe
-Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) 11 November 2025
The all-round talent of Wanindu Hasaranga!
3/54 with the ball and 59 with the bat, fought hard but got no support at the other end.#vaninduhasaranga #slvpak #pakvsl #Cricket pic.twitter.com/mfq3NR4fY6
– Devendra Kumar (@devendr72755133) 12 November 2025
59 runs in 52 balls with the bat and 3/54 runs with the ball in hand.
Wanindu Hasaranga really did not deserve to lose today.
– Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) 11 November 2025
Mourn for Wanindu Hasaranga!
He single-handedly achieved a remarkable victory against Pakistan by keeping Sri Lanka in the match till the end.#vaninduhasaranga #PAKvSL #PAKvsSL pic.twitter.com/hCq3xOYeOe
-Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) 11 November 2025
That was a good fighting innings from Wanindu Hasaranga. Kept Sri Lanka in the match till the end on his own strength pic.twitter.com/sNIgUDbCha
– Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel) 11 November 2025
Excellent batting by Wanindu Hasaranga!#vaninduhasaranga #palvssl pic.twitter.com/FgsizC8SBI
– Mr. Shakeel (@adeellatif123) 11 November 2025
– Keep your head high. Yes, you can’t finish the game, but what an effort, what an innings. Wanindu Hasaranga was out after scoring 59 runs out of 52.#PAKvsSL pic.twitter.com/XOSjzgRUk0
– Criclytics (@Criclytics_1) 11 November 2025
Fifty for Wanindu Hasaranga. Can he capture Sri Lanka?#BabarAzam𓃵 #babarazam #PakvSL #PakvsSL #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/l7FsKM01Vq
– Usman (@Cricbyusman) 11 November 2025
Salman Ali Aga joins this elite list:
Mark Waugh… Saeed Anwar… Gary Kirsten… Sachin Tendulkar… Babar Azam…
Brilliant innings – paced the game beautifully#karizama76 #pakvsl #salmanliagha #patlama #trump #taliban #topmodel pic.twitter.com/FcDPfVkvKz– Shahmeer Aslam (@ApkaShahmeer) 12 November 2025
Pakistan won by 6 runs and led the series 1-0#PAKvSL #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/rr9kdJUlWA
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 12 November 2025
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