Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Salman Ali Agha's century and a clinical bowling performance guided Pakistan to a 37-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ODI tri-nation series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 306, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 in 48.1 overs as Pakistan's bowlers, led by captain Shaheen Afridi, delivered an impressive performance.

Sri Lanka lost Avishka Fernando for five in the sixth over after a 30-run opening stand with Kamindu Mendis. Skipper Kusal Mendis joined Kamindu, but their 36-run partnership ended when Faheem Ashraf dismissed Kusal for 18, leaving Sri Lanka at 66-2.

Kamindu scored 44 off 50 deliveries before Shaheen removed him, then struck again to dismiss Sahan Arachchige ...