PAK vs SL Match Prediction : 3rd Match, Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025
PAK vs SL Win Probability
61%
Pakistan
39%
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka To Win, 2.40
Sri Lanka has won 5 of its last 6 matches against Pakistan
Pakistan has lost each of its last 3 home matches against Sri Lanka
Pakistan's spinners could turn out to be effective in keeping the Pakistani batters quiet
PAK vs SL Betting Tips
Wanindu Hasaranga to be the best bowler for Sri Lanka
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of Sri Lanka’s best spinners in recent years. He has picked up 13 wickets in his last 8 matches and was the best for his team in three of them. He has an excellent record against Pakistan, picking up 16 wickets in 6 matches against them, and we are therefore backing him to be the top bowler for Sri Lanka.
Pakistan total runs before fall of 1st wicket Over 22.5
Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan have been opening for Pakistan for quite some time now, and they have an average of over 26 runs as a pair. They have scored at least 23 runs in 3 of their last 4 outings. We are therefore backing them to give Pakistan a solid start.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will look to get back to winning ways as it takes on Pakistan in the ongoing Tri-series. The two teams will clash on Saturday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The crushing defeat that Sri Lanka suffered against Zimbabwe would have taken its toll but don't count out the islanders just yet.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in 24 matches to date. Pakistan won 14 while Sri Lanka won 10.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live-streaming and Broadcast
This match can be watched live on the Sports TV YouTube channel.
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PAK vs SL Team Previews
Pakistan
Pakistan survived a scare against Zimbabwe in the opening match and began its campaign on a winning note. However, they now face a tougher opponent and will have to be at the top of their game to win this one.
Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub retain their place at the top of the order. While they are both excellent batsmen, they have been a bit inconsistent in recent games, but the team will bank on them to give a strong start.
The middle order is quite experienced thanks to the presence of Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Salman Agha, while the all-rounders Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf add depth to the batting. One of Pakistan’s biggest strengths is its pace department.
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Salman Mirza are likely to begin the attack with the new ball and will look to pick up early wickets. The team is also likely to continue with Abrar Ahmed as the specialist spinner.
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (C), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was shocked by Zimbabwe on Thursday as they lost the match by 67 runs. The team was outclassed in all departments, and they will have to work a lot harder to bounce back.
A lot will depend on the opening pair of Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka. They failed to give the team a good start in the previous match, and that had a cascading effect on the middle order. That said, the team boasts a wealth of experience, with players such as Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Dasun Shanaka having played numerous T20 matches around the world.
However, they need to perform better as a team if Sri Lanka wants better results. Wanindu Hasaranga will be a vital cog for Sri Lanka as he has been the team’s most successful bowler in recent matches. He will lead the spin department alongside Maheesh Theekshana.
The pace attack is likely to feature Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, and Nuwan Thushara.
Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga
PAK vs SL Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Rawalpindi is traditionally good to bat, but in the last few matches, we have seen some slower surfaces where the batsmen need to treat the ball on its merit. Nevertheless, the team batting first will look to score at least 170 to keep the opposition under pressure.
There is plenty of dew here during the second half, allowing the ball to skid and the spinners will find it difficult to grip. The seamers who vary their pace will be rewarded.
The weather will remain clear with temperatures around 15 degrees.
PAK vs SL: Who Will Win?
Both teams are known to be inconsistent and we think matchup is much closer than it appears. That also makes following the odds a better strategy. We feel that Sri Lanka has a slight edge here as they have some quality batsmen and a couple of brilliant all-rounders who can turn the match in their favour.
Bet on Sri Lanka to win.
