PAK vs SL 1st ODI: Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Players List, Match Prediction, Pitch Report | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2025
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI match is all set to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi , and the match will be played on November 11, 2025. Recently, Pakistan won the three-match ODI series against South Africa by 2 - 1, and they are making a good comeback. However, both teams have plenty of good players, so it’s going to be a good contest.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team will be looking to win this match with a dominating performance under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Pakistan will be playing in their home conditions, so they will have an upper hand over Sri Lanka, and they are execpted to win this three-match ODI series by 3-0.
However, the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team will also be looking to defeat Pakistan. They will be playing with plenty of young and new faces as Sri Lanka is moving towards making a new squad for the 2027 World Cup. Charith Asalanka will be leading the side in this ODI series.
PAK vs SL 1st ODI Match Details:
Match Between: Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team
Date: November 11, 2025
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Time: 3:00 PM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports, SonyLIV & Fancode (India & Sri Lanka), PTV Sports & Myco/Tamasha app (Pakistan), SuperSports (South Africa).
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head ODI:
| Total matches | Pakistan Won | Sri Lanka Won |
| 157 | 93 | 59 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Playing XI [Expected]
| Pakistan Playing XI | Sri Lanka Playing XI |
| Saim Ayub | Kusal Mendis |
| Fakhar Zaman | Pathum Nissanka |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | |
| Mohd. Rizwan | Kamindu Mendis |
| Salman Ali Agha | Charith Asalanka (C) |
| Hasan Nawaz | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Hussain Talat | Janith Liyanage |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Naseem Shah | Dusmantha Chameera |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (C) | Asitha Fernando |
| Abrar Ahmed | Eshan Malinga |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction:
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have plenty of quality players, and it’s going to be a good contest between both teams. However, if we look at head-to-head records and recent form, Pakistan are clear favorites to win this game.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for its balanced surface, and batters and bowlers are going to enjoy playing at this venue. Spinners will come into play as the game progresses, especially in the second inning. The batting first team has good records at this venue, and the average per inning score is around 270 runs in ODI cricket.
Pakistan National Cricket Team ODI Squad:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain), Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team ODI Squad:
Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.
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