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PAK vs SL statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 1st ODI

Soumyajit Dutta

PAK vs SL statistical preview 1st ODI [Source: @amit_goswami/X.com]PAK vs SL statistical preview 1st ODI [Source: @amit_goswami/X.com]

Pakistan is ready to host Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series at home, as all three games will be played in Rawalpindi. The curtain-raiser for the series, i.e., the first ODI, will be played on November 11. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST.

Pakistan

Pakistan is ready to play under captain Shaheen Afridi. With experienced names like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Fakhar Zaman at the top, Saim Ayub will also be a valuable addition with both his batting and bowling skills.

Against Sri Lanka, Pakistan will look to take an early lead in the series, as the skipper himself, along with Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and other bowling talents like Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, and Mohammad Nawaz, will be ready to attack the visitors with the ball.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, under captain Charith Asalanka, will be looking to regain their form in ODI cricket. Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, and Pawan Rathnayake, along with Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama, will be responsible for building a strong foundation at the top with the bat.

Meanwhile, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, and Dushmantha Chameera will look to challenge Pakistan’s batting lineup with the ball in the highly anticipated first ODI, where both teams will aim to take an early lead in the series.

PAK vs SL head-to-head overview in ODIs

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 157 ODI matches against each other. Pakistan hold the edge with 93 wins, while Sri Lanka have managed 59 victories. Four matches ended with no result, and one match was tied between the two sides.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium generally offers good bounce and pace, making it a batting-friendly venue. Initially, the pitch is flat and provides good value for shot-making. However, once the shine wears off, it becomes less conducive to big hitting.

Spinners come into play in the second half of the game, while fast bowlers will look to take crucial wickets early on. Captains winning the toss might opt to bowl first to exploit the initial movement from the surface.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka's probable playing XI

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Agha Salman, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pramod Madushan

Top run scorers in PAK vs SL ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Babar Azam: 535 runs

Babar Azam leads the run charts in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI contests with 535 runs in 11 innings at an impressive average of 53.50. His record includes one century and multiple fifties, with a highest score of 115 and a strike rate of 82.05, showcasing his class and consistency against Sri Lanka.

Mohammad Rizwan: 353 runs

Mohammad Rizwan stands second among the top run-getters with 353 runs from six innings at an exceptional average of 176.50. His performances include a brilliant unbeaten 131*, maintaining a strike rate of 109.62, and proving to be a vital anchor in Pakistan’s middle order.

Fakhar Zaman: 332 runs

Fakhar Zaman ranks third with 332 runs in nine innings at an average of 36.88. His attacking approach has yielded several impactful knocks, with a highest score of 76 and a strike rate of 87.83, providing Pakistan with solid starts against Sri Lanka.

Top wicket-takers in PAK vs SL ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Wanindu Hasaranga: 3 wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga leads the bowling charts in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI contests with 3 wickets in 20 overs at an average of 39.00. His best figures of 2/63 came during the 2019 series, where his leg-spin troubled Pakistan’s middle order despite a high economy of 5.85.

Shaheen Afridi: 3 wickets

Shaheen Afridi follows closely with 3 wickets in two matches at an average of 39.33. Bowling 18 overs at an economy of 6.55, Afridi’s best figures of 2/52 highlight his ability to generate movement and strike early against Sri Lanka’s top order.

Faheem Ashraf: 2 wickets

Faheem Ashraf takes the third spot with 2 wickets in three matches at an average of 29.50. His best figures of 2/37 and an economy of 3.84 reflect his control and accuracy, making him a reliable option in Pakistan’s bowling lineup during the 2017 series.

PAK vs SL key stats

Pakistan's key records

  • Pakistan holds a dominant record in One-Day Internationals, winning 523 out of 993 matches with a strong win-to-loss ratio of 1.188. 
  • At home, Pakistan have maintained supremacy with 129 victories in 207 ODIs, boasting an impressive win-to-loss ratio of 1.791.
  • In ODIs in 2025, Shaheen has picked up 15 wickets in 10 innings, conceding 541 runs at an economy of 6.53 and an average of 36.1, with best figures of 4/51 and a strike rate of 33.1.
  • Babar Azam has scored 379 runs in 14 innings in 2025 at an average of 27.1 in 2025 and a strike rate of 78.5, including three fifties and a top score of 78.
  • Fakhar Zaman has made 204 runs in seven innings this year at an average of 29.1 and a strong strike rate of 94.9, with one fifty and a highest score of 84.
  • Babar Azam vs Wanindu Hasaranga in ODIs: 42 runs; 37 balls; 0 dismissals
  • Mohammad Rizwan vs Maheesh Theekshana in ODIs: 24 runs; 31 balls; 0 dismissals

Sri Lanka's key records

  • Sri Lanka holds a win-to-loss ratio of 0.951 in ODIs, winning 434 out of 937 matches played. 
  • Their away performance in the format remains modest, with 124 wins in 330 games at a win-to-loss ratio of 0.645.
  • In 2025, Pathum Nissanka has scored 324 runs in 10 ODI innings at an average of 32.4 and a strike rate of 84.8, including two fifties and a century with a top score of 122.
  • Charith Asalanka has been impressive with 456 runs in 10 ODI innings in 2025 at an average of 50.7 and a strike rate of 94.4, registering three fifties and two centuries with a highest score of 127. With the ball, he has taken 2 wickets in 6 innings at an economy of 6.05.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga has picked up 15 wickets in 8 ODI innings this year at an economy of 4.79 and an average of 17.7, with best figures of 4/10 and a strike rate of 22.1.
  • Pathum Nissanka vs Shaheen Afridi in ODIs: 7 runs; 18 balls; 0 dismissals
  • Pathum Nissanka vs Haris Rauf in ODIs: 15 runs; 14 balls; 0 dismissals

Records that can be broken in PAK vs SL 1st ODI

  • If Babar Azam scores a century in the upcoming series, he will equal Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez for the second-most centuries by a Pakistani batter against Sri Lanka in ODIs.
  • If Babar Azam scores 152 runs in the ODI series against Sri Lanka, he will become only the fourth Pakistani batter to reach 5000 international runs on home soil.
  • Faheem Ashraf is 150 runs away from completing 500 ODI runs in his career. 
  • Fakhar Zaman is 19 sixes away from reaching 100 ODI sixes. 
  • Mohammad Rizwan is 196 runs short of completing 3000 ODI runs in his career. 
  • Haris Rauf needs 12 more wickets to reach 100 ODI wickets.
  • Mohammad Nawaz is just 2 wickets away from completing 50 career wickets.
  • Pathum Nissanka is three boundaries away from completing 350 fours in his ODI career. 
  • Kamindu Mendis is 36 runs away from completing 500 ODI runs.