PAK vs SL Match Prediction : 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2025

Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for a 3-match ODI series starting next week. The first match will be played on Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 157 matches to date. Pakistan has been the dominant side winning 93 games, while Sri Lanka won 59. Three matches were abandoned, while one ended in a tie. Three out of the most recent four ODI's between the two teams have resulted in Pakistan wins.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live-streaming and Broadcast

The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI series starting on November 11 will be broadcast live on PTV Sports and A Sports in Pakistan, Dialog TV and Sirasa TV in Sri Lanka, and streamed officially on Sony Sports and FanCode in India.

You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.

PAK vs SA Team Previews

Pakistan

Fresh off a series win against South Africa, Pakistan will head into this contest with confidence. Playing under home conditions gives them an edge.

Pakistan will play with the same squad that played against South Africa, with Shaheen Shah Afridi continuing as the captain. Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman are likely to reprise their role as the opening pair. Ayub is in excellent form as he scored a couple of half-centuries against South Africa.

However, the form of Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam is a concern for them. This will put added responsibility on Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha. Pakistan is likely to include a few all-rounders, like Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, and Mohammad Nawaz.

Pakistan has a strong new-ball pair in Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, who will look to pick up early wickets with the new ball. Abrar Ahmed has been brilliant with the ball in his recent outings and could be very effective on this pitch.

Pakistan Expected Playing 11

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Agha

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South Africa

Sri Lanka has been in brilliant form in its recent ODIs, winning bilateral series against Australia, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe. They will now hope to continue with the same momentum in this series as well.

Pathum Nissanka retains his place at the top of the order and will look to give the team a strong start. He could be joined by Sadeera Samarawickrama as his opening partner. The middle order has some experienced batsmen, including Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Janith Liyanage.

Sri Lanka has included an uncapped player in the form of Pavan Rathnayake, who has been rewarded for his consistent performance in the domestic circuit. However, it remains to be seen if he gets a chance in the playing XI. Sri Lanka has included two excellent all-rounders in Kamindu Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga, who not only add depth to the batting but are also excellent spinners.

With Matheesha Pathirana ruled out due to an injury, the seam department will be led by Dushmantha Chameera, Asith Fernando, and Eshan Malinga. Maheesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay have been included as the specialist spinners.

Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis (WK), Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera. Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

PAK vs SL Toss Prediction

6 of the last 10 matches played here were won while chasing, while four were won while batting first. In six of those games, the team winning the toss opted to bat first. However, we feel that bowling first might be the way to go.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

While the average first-inning score here is just over 200, Rawalpindi is considered a high-scoring venue, and the team batting first will look to get as close to the 300-run mark as possible. The surface is flat and on the drier side.

There is very little support for the seamers, and the batsmen can play their shots with confidence. The slower bowlers can expect some turn as the ball gets older.

The weather will remain clear throughout the day with temperatures under 25 degrees.

PAK vs SA: Who Will Win?

Both teams are coming into this series on the back of good form, and we are expect a close contest between them. While it is difficult to predict a winner, Pakistan has a slight edge, thanks to a strong batting line-up with plenty of depth and a balanced bowling attack.

Bet on Pakistan to win.

Pro Tip: Babar Azam had a miserable series against South Africa. Sri Lanka is going to offer him an easier opportunity to score some runs and I think he will cash in. This is the market to go big on.