πππππ : Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
ππππ : November 11,Tuesdayβ
ππππ : 14:30 PM IST
πππππ : βRawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
ππππππππππ :β 1st ODI 2025
Pakistan, Sri Lanka lock horns in ODI series opener at Rawalpindi
- Recently, Pakistan managed to beat South Africa in a three-match ODI series played at home.
- In August, Sri Lanka managed to complete a clean sweep over Zimbabwe in one-day series played in Zimbabwe.
- Since January 2025, Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando have been standout performers for Sri Lanka in the limited-overs format.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
PAK vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis
Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match of the one-day series played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
The Green Shirts will be keen to continue their winning ways in this one-day series. Captain Shaheen Afridi will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this series opener.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show in this opening match of the one-day series.
Both teams have competed 157 times before in the history of the one-day cricket before where Pakistan have a great record with 93 wins compared to Sri Lankaβs 59 victories. One game ended in a tie.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Pakistan Preview
In the batting department, the Green Shirts will be depending on the likes of openers Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and captain Salman Agha to score bulk of the runs.
On the bowling front, the team will be depending on the likes of pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf to produce timely breakthroughs.
Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz and Saim Ayub will be three frontline options for Pakistan for this opening clash.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, captain Charith Asalanka, Janith Layenge and Kamindu Mendis to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since Jan 2025, captain Charith Asalanka has topped the batting charts for Sri Lanka in limited-overs format. In 10 matches played, Asalanka has accumulated 456 runs at an average of 50.66 with two centuries and three half-centuries.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasranaga and Pramod Madushan to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Weather Conditions
The average first innings at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi in ODIs is around 242 runs. The highest total posted at the venue was by New Zealand, who posted 336 runs for loss of five wickets against Pakistan in a one-day game played in 2023.
The weather forecast for Tuesdayβs game is going to be sunny with gentle breeze
PAK vs SL Pitch Report
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi is going to host the opening match of the one-day series played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Pakistan will take heart from the fact that they have won their four previous ODIs played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Toss: To Bowl
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a great venue for side batting second. The previous four matches played at the venue have been won by chasing teams.
With cooler conditions expected at the venue, both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bowl first on this newly prepared wicket.
