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Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam scored 115 runs off 126 balls to lead his team to victory. He was well supported by Imam-ul-Haq, who scored 72 runs off 84 balls.

Sri Lanka was bowled out for 231 runs in 49.2 overs. Dinesh Chandimal top-scored for the visitors with 71 runs.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. The bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi, who took 3 wickets for 34 runs, did a good job of restricting Sri Lanka to a below-par total.

Babar and Imam then put on a solid partnership to take Pakistan to victory. The win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the series.

The second ODI will be played on Saturday at the same venue.

Here are some additional details about the match:

  • Shaheen Afridi was named the Man of the Match for his bowling performance.
  • This was Pakistan’s first ODI win against Sri Lanka in Pakistan since 2015.
  • Sri Lanka’s batting has been a major concern in recent months, and they will need to improve if they want to win the series.

The second ODI will be a crucial match for both teams. Pakistan will be looking to extend their lead, while Sri Lanka will be hoping to level the series. The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM local time.