Akshay Thakur - Sunday, Nov 16, 2025Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd ODI Pitch Report: Pakistan will play Sri Lanka in the third ODI of the three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, November 16. The hosts lead the series 2-0.
Pakistan dominated both matches. Babar Azam's brilliant performance was evident in the second ODI, while Salman Agha made a match-winning contribution in the first. Having already won the series, Pakistan will now hope to complete a clean sweep and deliver another impressive performance in front of their enthusiastic home crowd.
Sri Lanka has struggled to find rhythm and consistency. Their batting unit has repeatedly faltered, losing wickets at crucial moments while trying to score big. The bowling attack also lacked sharpness and discipline, which did not trouble the Pakistani batsmen. Going into the final ODI, Sri Lanka will be desperate to salvage their reputation with a consolation win.
SL vs PAK 3rd ODI Pitch Report: The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for the third ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is generally batsman-friendly, offering good bounce and good stroke-making. The surface remains stable throughout the innings, allowing batsmen to play freely. Totals on this ground typically exceed 275 runs.
Fast bowlers will receive some assistance initially, especially with the new ball, through pace and movement, but bowlers will need to remain disciplined with their line and length. Spinners may find some assistance as the innings progresses. Dew is likely to develop in the latter half of the match, which typically favors chasing teams and makes bowling, especially spin bowling, difficult.
Overall, both teams can expect a balanced contest, with a slight advantage for the batsmen, with a potential tie score around 295-300. The captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first to take advantage of the initial conditions and dew in the later stages of the game.
| Total matches: | 29 |
| Batting first won: | 12 |
| Bowling first won: | 16 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 245 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 219 |
| Highest Total: | 337/3 |
| Lowest Total: | 104/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 337/3 |
| Lowest Defended: | 206/9 |
Pakistan (PAK) Playing 11: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka (SL) 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
