PAK vs SL Match Analysis
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 will take place on November 22, 2025, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The contest is scheduled for the evening slot under lights, making dew and pace-off variations important factors. A high-voltage clash is expected as both teams are fighting to finalise their combinations ahead of major upcoming tournaments.
Pakistan are coming into this game with confidence after a strong start to the series. Their batting unit looks more settled than in previous months, combining explosiveness with depth. Their pace attack, always their identity, again appears to be their biggest weapon.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, is under pressure after a heavy defeat in the previous match. The batting collapse has raised questions about technique and temperament under pressure. But this is a team known for bouncing back unpredictably, and Pakistan will know better than to take them lightly.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Team Preview & Squads
Pakistan
Salman Agha has stepped into the leadership role with a calm yet tactical style that suits Pakistan’s current structure. He prefers rotational bowling and flexible batting order adjustments, making him an adaptive captain.
PAK batting lineup is a mix of flair and reliability, featuring Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Sahibzada Farhan as key anchors. The presence of Saim Ayub and Abdul Samad adds aggressive top-order hitting, capable of shifting momentum early. Usman Khan, as a wicketkeeper-batter, ensures finishing strength in the lower-middle order.
With Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah leading the attack, Pakistan possess a world-class new-ball threat. Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz strengthen the middle-overs with spin variation, especially on dry surfaces. Mohammad Wasim and Salman Mirza offer pace depth for death-overs control.
In the opening game of the series against Zimbabwe, PAK chased 148 successfully with 5 wickets in hand. The batting unit showed maturity, pacing the innings without unnecessary risks. The bowlers did a disciplined job restricting Zimbabwe to 147/8 with variations in pace.
Pakistan Squad
Pakistan
Salman Agha (C), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (WK), Usman Tariq.
Sri Lanka
Dasun Shanaka is known for calm decision-making even under scoreboard pressure. His leadership style depends heavily on backing all-rounders and risk-taking field placements. However, to lead the comeback Sri Lanka needs, Shanaka must command more consistency from his core players.
SL batting is packed with talent but is currently struggling for collective execution. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are the key anchors who must ensure a stable start. Finishing duties rely on experienced hitters like Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Kusal Perera.
Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Nuwan Thushara form the backbone of Sri Lanka’s bowling unit. Their spin-pace combination is capable of causing trouble if they get early wickets. However, without scoreboard support, their effectiveness sharply declines.
SL suffered a difficult defeat in their previous game against Zimbabwe, failing to chase 163 and being bowled out for 95. Early batting collapse put them under immediate pressure, and the innings never recovered. Their bowlers had earlier worked hard to keep Zimbabwe to 162/8, but a lack of support from the batters turned the game around.
Sri Lanka Squad
Sri Lanka
Dasun Shanaka (C), Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha, Janith Liyanage, Eshan Malinga, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pavan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.
Match Details | ||
Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 3rd Match | Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 | |
Date | 22/11/2025 (Saturday) | |
Time | 07:00 PM (BDT) / 06:00 PM (PKT) / 06:30 PM (INR) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | |
Recent performance | Pakistan – L L W W W | Sri Lanka – W L L L L |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub(SLH) | |
PAK vs SL Outfield Report
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
The Rawalpindi pitch traditionally favours fast bowlers early with seam movement and good bounce. However, as the match progresses, the surface slows down and starts assisting spinners with grip and turn. Batting becomes easier only if the top order survives the power play.
Weather forecasts indicate a cool evening, with temperatures between 16–20°C, accompanied by mild winds and low humidity. Dew probability remains moderate, which means teams winning the toss might still prefer chasing to maximise boundary-hitting later in the innings.
Historically, Rawalpindi’s T20 scores range between 170–195 when batting first. On tricky starts, teams have even struggled to go past 130. A competitive first-innings target on this pitch should be around 165–175, while anything under 150 is chaseable.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
In their last five T20I meetings, Pakistan hold the upper hand with three wins, while Sri Lanka have claimed two victories. The contests have generally been decided by bowling quality, making this clash another battle between pace power and spin strategy.
PAK vs SL Prediction
Event | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
Toss Winner | Pakistan | – |
Player of the Match | Fakhar Zaman | – |
Top Run Scorer | Fakhar Zaman | Dasun Shanaka |
Top Wicket Taker | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Wanindu Hasaranga |
Most Sixes | Fakhar Zaman | Dasun Shanaka |
Predicted Score | 190+ | 170+ |
Win Probability | 58% | 42% |
According to cricket analysts Pakistan have a 58% chance of Winning.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.
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