In the first match of the ODI Tri-Series, which also included England, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs thanks to a brilliant century from batsman Salman Agha. Pakistan bowled out their opponents for 268 after posting 305 all out after being asked to bat first. Agha stepped out to bat at number five, reducing Pakistan to 106/3. Ten fours and one six helped him reach 107 off 90 balls. Agha became the Pakistani batsman with the most ODI hundreds when batting at No. 5 or lower thanks to the knock.
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Agha batted at number five for Pakistan against Sri Lanka and scored 107 runs off 90 balls. The Men in Green scored 305 runs in 49.5 overs thanks to his ten fours and one six. Agha scored his fourth century in 54 ODIs for Pakistan in the opening game of the tri-series. All four of his ODI hundreds have come when batting at No. 5 or lower.
After a challenging period at the international level, Agha thanked domestic cricket for helping him recover his batting rhythm. The 32-year-old made a strong comeback to ODI play. Since August, Agha had not represented Pakistan abroad. His success followed a difficult time when he lost his captaincy in the shortest format and his spot in Pakistan’s T20I and Test teams.
During his absence from the national squad, the Pakistani batter provided selectors with a lot to think about. He scored an undefeated triple century in mid-September while playing for Kingsmen in the President’s Trophy Grade-I competition. Toward the end of September, he scored another hundred. These performances, which took place in five domestic games, were crucial in getting him ready for his return to the international scene.
