PAK vs SL Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the first game of the three-match ODI series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, on Tuesday, November 11.

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Pakistan, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, defeated South Africa in a three-match ODI series by 2-1 earlier this month. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, secured a 3-0 win over Zimbabwe away from home in August 2025.

PAK vs SL, ODI Series, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Tuesday, November 11

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PAK vs SL, ODI Series, Match 1 Pitch Report

The average first innings score in the previous five ODIs at this venue is 269. Interestingly, all the last five games at this venue were won by the chasing sides. We can expect a decent contest between the bat and the ball.

PAK vs SL, ODI Series, Match 1 Probable XIs

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf/Naseer Shah.

Sri Lanka

Lahiru Udara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.

PAK vs SL, ODI Series, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Pakistan.

These two sides have played a total of 157 ODIs against each other, with Pakistan winning 93 games while Sri Lanka secured 59 wins. Four encounters ended in no result, while one contest ended in a tie. With Pakistan having a home advantage on their side, we can expect them to start the series on a winning note.

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