PAK vs SL Match Prediction : 3rd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2025

Having already won the series, Pakistan will look to secure a clean sweep as it hosts Sri Lanka for the third and final ODI this weekend. The two teams will clash on Sunday 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 159 matches to date. Pakistan won 95 while Sri Lanka won 59. 3 matches ended without a result, while one was a tie. Pakistan has also won five out of the previous six ODIs it has played against Sri Lanka.

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 SL Team Previews

Pakistan

Pakistan was clinical in its performance on Friday as it made light work of the target set by Sri Lanka. With that, they have already won the series but are unlikely to let down the intensity.

Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub gave the team a solid start and will look to do the same in this match as well. The team will be a bit concerned about Ayub as he was unable to convert his start into a half-century, but given the talent that he possesses, we expect him to bounce back soon.

What will be a big positive for the team is the form of Babar Azam, who scored his first ODI century in more than two years and played a pivotal role in helping his team chase down the target. He was well-supported by Mohammad Rizwan, who also scored a half-century.

Pakistan has plenty of depth in their batting thanks to the all-rounders like Salman Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, and Hussain Talat. Haris Rauf continues to lead the pace department and will be joined by Naseem Shah.

Shaheen Shah Afridi was rested during the previous match, and updates regarding his fitness are awaited. Abrar Ahmed bowled well to pick up three wickets and will retain his place in the playing XI.

Pakistan Expected Playing 11

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha (C), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris Jr., Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has a lot to introspect before the start of this match. While they have played well in patches, they have failed to grab key moments in the game, and that has affected the outcome of this series.

The opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara has been tentative against the new ball and has struggled to get going, unable to convert their starts into big knocks. Similarly, a lot was expected from the senior batsmen, including Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka. However, they too have struggled with what has been good pitches to bat on.

Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga have made decent contributions, but that hasn’t been enough. The experienced pace duo of Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera haven’t been able to pick early wickets, and as a result, there hasn’t been much pressure on Pakistan’s opening pair.

Wanindu Hasaranga, who more often than not has been Sri Lanka’s best bet on the pitches in the subcontinent, went wicketless in the previous match. Sri Lanka needs to improve on all fronts if it is to secure a consolation victory on Sunday.

Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

PAK vs SL Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to field first.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Rawalpindi is generally good to bat on, and we expect another flat surface for this match. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, and playing shots will be easy. The seamers need to rely on cutters and variations in pace to get wickets. A score of around 295-300 is a par score.

The spinners could get some help once the ball gets older. The weather in Rawalpindi will remain clear with temperatures under 25 degrees. There might be some dew on the ground as the match progresses.

PAK vs SA: Who Will Win?

We are backing Pakistan to win this match. They are undoubtedly the stronger side in this series and have performed well with the bat and the ball. Their batsmen are in good form, and the bowlers have done a good job as well. Sri Lanka’s batting hasn’t been up to the mark, and the bowling has been rather inconsistent.

Bet on Pakistan to win.

Pro Tip: Babar Azam is back with a century. Is this the time that he will double down and make the most of playing Sri Lanka in the ODI format? I think so!