PAK vs SL 1st ODI Match Prediction: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take the field for a three-match ODI series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Both teams will look to maintain their momentum and continue their winning streak in this series. Pakistan, led by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, will look to maintain their dominance at home, while the visitors will look to win abroad.
Pakistan recently won the ODI series against South Africa 2-1 and will be eager to maintain their momentum. Openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub will look to provide a strong start, while Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will play key roles in the middle order.
The Sri Lankan team, led by Charith Asalanka, will be brimming with confidence after their recent series win against Zimbabwe. With Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana in excellent form, their spin attack could pose a challenge to the home team.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Details
- Date: November 11, 2025
- Time: 02:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Match: PAK vs SL 1st ODI
- Teams: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
PAK vs SL 1st ODI Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is balanced and will favor batsmen. Bowlers will have difficulty taking wickets, while spinners will receive some assistance and turn. Chasing teams have more freedom here, so winning the toss and then opting to bowl first is a good option.
- Average first innings score: approximately 269 runs
- Dew in the second innings improved conditions for the batsmen, making the chase easier.
- Fast bowlers received initial assistance from bounce and seam, while spinners were less effective.
- Teams preferred to bowl first to take advantage of the initial pitch assistance and dew.
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Who will win todays 1st ODI match between Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Aaj ka SL vs PAK match kon jeetega: The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium today is a closely contested contest, with both teams having equal chances of winning (50-50%). Pakistan enjoys the advantage of playing at home, having won 93 of their 153 ODIs compared to Sri Lanka's 59. Key players like Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, and Shaheen Shah Afridi strengthen Pakistan's team, while Sri Lanka boasts the experience of Charith Asalanka and the spin talent of Wanindu Hasaranga.
Given the conditions, form, and strength of their players, home advantage and momentum give Pakistan a slight advantage, but Sri Lanka's adaptability and recent performances make this a highly competitive match. The outcome will depend on how Pakistan capitalizes on the early momentum and how much control Sri Lanka's spinners exert in the middle overs.
PAK vs SL 1st ODI Match Playing 11
Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Babar Azam, 4. Mohammad Rizwan(WK), 5. Agha Salman, 6. Hussain Talat, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Mohammad Nawaz, 9. Shaheen Afridi(C), 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis(WK), 3. Lahiru Udara(WK), 4. Charith Asalanka(C), 5. Kamindu-Mendis Mendis, 6. Janith Liyanage, 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Jeffrey Vandersay, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Nuwan Thushara
Also Read: PAK vs SL 1st ODI Pitch Report: How will the pitch be at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
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