Pakistan Wins ODI Tri-Series Final Against Sri Lanka with Record Chase
Pakistan won the ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka in Lahore by three wickets, successfully chasing 326 runs with nine balls to spare. Fakhar Zaman scored a commanding 127 off 99 balls, supported by Saad Baig's 74 and Arafat Minhas' late 61. Sri Lanka posted 325 for eight, led by Kamindu Mendis' 131. Pakistan's victory marked their first ODI tri-series title since 2008 and equaled the highest successful run chase in an ODI final, matching India's 2002 record at Lord's.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (77/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 31 Oct, 05:19 pm. Other outlets followed.