--- title: "Salman Ali Agha scores century as Pakistan beats Sri Lanka in tri-series opener" description: "Most outlets led with Salman Ali Agha's century and Pakistan's victory over Sri Lanka in the tri-series opener. Minute Mirror highlighted Agha’s personal dedication to his son for the celebration, while Daily Times provided additional match details such as the contributions of debutant Saad Baig and the performance of the Pakistani pacers." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15061-salman-agha-hits-hundred-as-pakistan-make-305-in-tri-series site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Salman Ali Agha scores century as Pakistan beats Sri Lanka in tri-series opener sports · updated 19 Oct 2026, 6:16 PM PKT · 18–19 Oct 2026 · 14 articles from 10 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Oct 2026 — Salman Ali Agha scores century as Pakistan beats Sri Lanka in tri-series opener (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with Salman Ali Agha's century and Pakistan's victory over Sri Lanka in the tri-series opener. Minute Mirror highlighted Agha’s personal dedication to his son for the celebration, while Daily Times provided additional match details such as the contributions of debutant Saad Baig and the performance of the Pakistani pacers. - **Abb Takk News** — [Salman Ali Agha marks Pakistan return with Rawalpindi century](https://abbtakk.tv/salman-ali-agha-marks-pakistan-return-with-rawalpindi-century/) · 19 Oct 2026, 6:16 PM PKT > RAWALPINDI: Salman Ali Agha made an emphatic return to international cricket, scoring 107 from 90 deliveries against Sri Lanka in the tri-nation ODI series and earning a place on Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s honours board. The Pakistan batter struck 10 fours and a six for his fourth ODI century. It was... - **Daily Times** — [Salman hits century, Pacers restrict Sri Lanka as Pakistan begin tri-series on winning note](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569369/salman-hits-century-pacers-restrict-sri-lanka-as-pakistan-begin-tri-series-on-winning-note/) · 19 Oct 2026, 4:34 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > • Pakistan pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf and Haris Rauf took all 10 wickets • Salman Ali Agha struck his fourth ODI century; Debutant Saad Baig scored 39 and grabbed two catches behind stumps Pakistan got off the mark in the One-Day International tri series with a 37-run win over Sri Lanka […] - **Minute Mirror** — [Salman Ali Agha explains unique celebration after Sri Lanka century](https://minutemirror.com.pk/salman-ali-agha-explains-unique-celebration-after-sri-lanka-century-647274/) · 19 Oct 2026, 1:39 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Salman Ali Agha reveals his century celebration against Sri Lanka was dedicated to his son as Pakistan win by 37 runs and the batter call... ### 18 Oct 2026 — Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by 37 runs in tri-series opener (9 outlets) > Most outlets led with Salman Ali Agha’s century and Pakistan’s 305-run total in the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka. Several also highlighted the 37-run victory margin and the overall match result. A few, like *Geo News* and *ProPakistani*, focused more on Agha’s unique century celebration and his explanation for it, while others like *The Nation* and *Daily Times* also mentioned Shaheen Shah Afridi’s three-wicket haul. The majority framed the win as a strong start to the series, with an emphasis on Agha’s contribution. - **ProPakistani** — [Salman Ali Agha Reveals Real Reason Behind His Unique Celebration](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/19/salman-ali-agha-reveals-real-reason-behind-his-unique-celebration/) · 19 Oct 2026, 1:00 PM PKT > Pakistan middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha has revealed that his century celebration against Sri Lanka was dedicated to his young… Read More - **The Nation** — [Agha, Shaheen shine as Pakistan down Sri Lanka in Tri-Series opener](https://www.nation.com.pk/19-Oct-2026/agha-shaheen-shine-pakistan-sri-lanka-tri-series-opener) · 19 Oct 2026, 12:59 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI - Salman Ali Agha’s brilliant century and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi’s three-wicket haul inspired Pakistan to a convincing 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ODI Tri-Nation Series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. - **Geo News** — [Salman Agha explains century celebration in ODI tri-series opener](https://www.geo.tv/latest/687243-salman-agha-explains-century-celebration-in-odi-tri-series-opener) · 19 Oct 2026, 12:18 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan's Salman Agha celebrates after scoring a century during the tri-series ODI match against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, October 18, 2026. — AFPPakistan batter Salman Ali Agha broke his silence on his celebration following his century in Sunday's... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Salman’s century powers Pakistan to 37-run win over Sri Lanka](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330477067/salmans-century-powers-pakistan-to-37-run-win-over-sri-lanka) · 19 Oct 2026, 10:54 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Salman Ali Agha struck his fourth ODI century as Pakistan began the tri-nation one-day series with a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Salman’s 107 off 90 balls helped Pakistan post 305 before the pace quartet of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf and Haris Rauf claimed all 10 wickets to bowl Sri Lanka out for 268 in 48.1 overs. Sri Lanka th... - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs in ODI tri-series opener](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569222/pakistan-beat-sri-lanka-by-37-runs-in-odi-tri-series-opener/) · 19 Oct 2026, 3:23 AM PKT · 51% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 […] - **24 News HD** — [Salman Ali Agha registers name on Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium honours board](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Oct-2026/salman-ali-agha-registers-name-rawalpindi-cricket-stadium-honours-board) · 18 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha made a brilliant comeback to international cricket by scoring a century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing tri-nation ODI series, registering his name on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s honour board, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday. - **Minute Mirror** — [Salman Ali Agha century lifts Pakistan to 305 agai...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/salman-ali-agha-century-lifts-646867/) · 18 Oct 2026, 7:37 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Salman Ali Agha hit a fine century on Sunday as Pakistan posted 305 against Sri Lanka in the opening ODI tri-series match at Rawalpindi. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Agha hits hundred as Pakistan make 305 in tri-series opener](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/agha-hits-hundred-as-pakistan-make-305-in-tri-series-opener-3004539) · 18 Oct 2026, 6:36 PM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing - **Business Recorder** — [Salman Agha hits hundred as Pakistan make 305 in tri-series opener](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444806/salman-agha-hits-hundred-as-pakistan-make-305-in-tri-series-opener) · 18 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: Salman Agha returned to international cricket with a century to lift Pakistan to 305 in the one-day tri-series opener against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The 32-year-old scored a 90-ball 107 with a six and ten fours to anchor Pakistan, who were bowled out in 49.5 overs after they were sent in to bat on a good-paced pitch. Agha had a miserable last three months. He was sent ho... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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