Salman Agha Scores Fourth ODI Century to Take Team to 305 Runs
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By • Published 18 Oct 2026• Updated 18 Oct 2026
In the first match of the three-nation ODI series, Pakistan’s top order struggled, but Salman Agha single-handedly rescued the team with a brilliant century of 107 runs. This innings helped Pakistan set a target of 305 runs.
Recent Weeks of Turmoil
The past few weeks have been very turbulent for Salman Agha. On the England tour, he captained the team in one Test match but was dropped from the next match and returned to Pakistan. Subsequently, he was also stripped of the T20 captaincy and released from the team.
Century Story in Rawalpindi
In the ODI match played in Rawalpindi, Pakistan batted first. The top four batsmen, including Babar Azam, were dismissed early, leaving the team at 118 runs. Coming in at number five, Salman Agha took on the responsibility of saving the innings alone. Except for Hasan Nawaz, he received no support from other teammates but still completed his century in 82 balls. This was his fourth ODI century, with his second also coming against Sri Lanka.
Innings Statistics
- Runs: 107
- Balls: 90
- Fours: 10
- Sixes: 1
Thanks to Agha’s innings, Pakistan posted a total of 305 runs. Other contributions included Babar Azam with 45 runs, debutant wicketkeeper-batsman Saud Baig with 39 runs, and Hasan Nawaz with 37 runs. Sri Lanka’s fast bowler Ishan Malinga took the most wickets, claiming 4, including that of Babar Azam.
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Key Points
- Salman Agha scored 107 runs, marking his fourth ODI century.
- Pakistan set a total target of 305 runs.
- Agha completed his innings in 90 balls with 10 fours and 1 six.
- Other major scores: Babar Azam 45, Saud Baig 39, Hasan Nawaz 37.
- Sri Lanka’s Ishan Malinga took 4 wickets, the highest in the match.
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