Saad, Minhas hail team's fighting spirit

“The chase was not easy, but the way we played today was tremendous. It was an outstanding performance from our team,” Saad said. The wicket-keeper batsman admitted that he felt the pressure after failing to make significant contributions in his previous three outings but said he was determined to bat deep in the final.

“Definitely, there is pressure when you come into the international circuit. I got out inside 30 runs in last few games, so this time I planned to bat deep. We had lost two early wickets, but the way Fakhar Bhai played that outstanding innings made things easier for us,” he said.

Meanwhile all-rounder Arafat Minhas said that he and Hasan Nawaz knew that they could chase that. Minhas said he and Hasan Nawaz backed each other when they came together at a crucial stage of the chase.

“When I went out to bat, I spoke to Hasan and already been through such situations. We tried to build a partnership and reminded each other that we had the ability to chase the target.

We backed each other, waited for the bad deliveries and had confidence in one another,” he said. “I am extremely happy that we have won the series. I think such opportunities will come in the future as well, and we will keep winning,” he added.

Minhas also dedicated his performance to his family, who were present at the ground to witness his contribution. “I dedicate my performance to my family, as they have been supporting me for a long time.

They were also present at the ground today and must have enjoyed the game,” he said. His explosive 61, which included four sixes and three fours, came at a crucial stage after Fakhar's dismissal and helped Pakistan move closer to victory.

The young all-rounder's contribution, alongside Hasan Nawaz's unbeaten 37, ensured that Sri Lanka's late fightback could not prevent Pakistan from lifting the trophy.