Kamindu Mendis blitz sets Pakistan 326 to win in tri-series final
Kamindu Mendis struck a belligerent 131 off 128 balls, his maiden One-day International century, to help Sri Lanka post a formidable 325 against Pakistan in the tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. The left-hander’s commanding innings ensured Pakistan were set a target of 326 to claim the title, after the Islanders recovered from a promising start by the hosts’ bowlers to build a strong platform before Pakistan pulled things back in the closing overs. Sri Lanka openers Kamindu and Avishka Fernando began briskly, scoring freely while keeping risks to a minimum. Their…
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