RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Pakistan has set a target of 306 runs for Sri Lanka in the first match of the ODI Tri-Nation Series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
After being invited to bat first by Sri Lanka, Pakistan was bowled out for 305 runs in 49.5 overs.
The main feature of the Pakistan innings was the spectacular century from Salman Ali Agha, who smashed 107 runs off 90 balls.
England cricket team also arrived in Islamabad on Friday to take part in the ODI Tri-Series.
The ODI tri-series will be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi from October 18-31.
The first three matches will be held at the Rawalpindi Stadium while Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the remaining four.
Pakistan and England will face each other also at the Pindi Stadium on October 20.
The tournament will be held under double league round robin with the top two sides progressing to the final.
England are in good form as they have come to Pakistan after winning their recent three ODI series, two at home and one away.
Tri-series schedule
October 18: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
October 20: Pakistan vs England — Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
October 22: Sri Lanka vs England — Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
October 25: Pakistan vs England — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
October 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
October 29: Sri Lanka vs England — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
October 31: Final — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
England squad
Harry Brook (c), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.
Sri Lanka squad
Kusal Mendis (c) Wicketkeeper-Batter
Kamil Mishara Wicketkeeper-Batter
Lahiru Udara (Replacement) Wicketkeeper-Batter
Avishka Fernando Batter
Pavan Rathnayake Batter
Sahan Arachchige All-rounder
Kamindu Mendis All-rounder
Janith Liyanage All-rounder
Dasun Shanaka All-rounder
Dunith Wellalage All-rounder / Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana Bowler (Spin)
Sachindu Colombage Bowler (Spin)
Dushmantha Chameera Bowler (Pace)
Asitha Fernando Bowler (Pace)
Dilshan Madushanka Bowler (Pace)
Eshan Malinga Bowler (Pace)
