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Pakistan is set to face Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-game series on Thursday, November 13. The match will be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium at 3:00 PM IST.
Pakistan
Pakistan managed to hold their nerve in the first ODI, clinching a narrow 6-run win in a match that went right down to the wire. The hosts were rescued by Agha Salman, whose brilliant century (105 off 87 balls) turned the tide after an early collapse.
Hussain Talat’s composed 62 and Mohammad Nawaz’s quick-fire 36 ensured a strong finish at 299/5. With the ball, Haris Rauf led the charge with 4 wickets. However, the rest of the bowling attack lacked consistency, allowing Sri Lanka to get close to the target.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka came agonisingly close in the first ODI, falling just 6 runs short despite Wanindu Hasaranga’s superb all-round show. His 59 runs and 3 wickets nearly pulled off a remarkable chase after early momentum from openers Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara. However, Sri Lanka’s middle order faltered under pressure.
The bowling attack looked sharp, with Hasaranga, Dilshan Madushanka, and Kasun Rajitha troubling Pakistan early on. They’ll aim to capitalise on Rawalpindi’s conditions, where the average first-innings score is around 240–250, favouring disciplined bowlers.
PAK vs SL head-to-head overview
Pakistan have faced Sri Lanka in a total of 158 ODIs, winning 94 of them. The Lankans, on the other hand, managed to win 59 games, as one game was tied and four games produced no result.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with scores around 280-300 being competitive. Teams bowling first have had more success here, winning 60% of recent matches.
The surface provides early movement for pacers, who have taken 67% of wickets in the last 10 games, while spinners accounted for 33%. Light rain is expected during the match, with humidity at 72% and temperature around 12.5°C, making conditions slightly tricky for batters.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka probable playing XI
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando
Top run-scorers in PAK vs SL ODIs
We are only considering the players from the current squad.
Babar Azam - 564 runs
Ex-Pakistan skipper Babar Azam leads the chart with 564 runs in 13 matches at an average of 51.27, including 3 fifties and 1 century, with a top score of 115.
Fakhar Zama - 364 runs
The aggressive left-hander has scored 364 runs in 10 ODI innings against Sri Lanka, averaging 36.40, with three fifties and a best of 76.
Mohammad Rizwan - 359 runs
The wicketkeeper-batter follows with 358 runs in 8 matches, boasting a remarkable average of 119.33, including a superb 131 and two fifties.
Top wicket-takers in PAK vs SL ODIs
We are only considering the players from the current squad.
Haris Rauf - 6 wickets
Fiery right-arm pacer Haris Rauf has featured in 2 matches, bowling 20 overs and picking up 6 wickets at an impressive average of 20.83. His best figures are 4/61, and he’s maintained an economy rate of 6.25, striking once every 20 balls.
Wanindu Hasaranga - 6 wickets
Sri Lanka’s premier leg-spinner has played 3 matches, taking 6 wickets in 30 overs. His bowling average of 28.50 and economy rate of 5.70 show his consistency in the middle overs.
Faheem Ashraf - 4 wickets
The Pakistani all-rounder has bowled 25.2 overs in 4 games, claiming 4 wickets at an average of 27.00 and an excellent economy of 4.26. His best figures are 2/37, reflecting his control and discipline with the ball.
PAK vs SL key stats
Pakistan key records
- Salman Agha is peaking at the right time for Pakistan, scoring 661 runs in 15 ODIs played in 2025 with a 50.84 average, two hundreds and three fifties. In the first ODI, he slammed 105*, including 9 fours.
- Naseem Shah, despite struggling with injuries, has been Pakistan’s most successful bowler in ODIs this year. In 13 ODIs, he has picked 18 wickets with 6.01 economy and 36.16 average.
- Haris Rauf has been equally good. Out of the 10 wickets picked this year in the ODI format, four of them have come against Sri Lanka in the first ODI.
- At Rawalpindi Stadium, Babar Azam has scored 364 runs at 72.80 average, including one hundred and two fifties.
- Pathum Nissanka vs Haris Rauf - 19 runs, 23 balls, 1 dismissal
- Kusal Mendis vs Haris Rauf - 15 runs, 8 balls, 1 dismissal
- Babar Azam vs Wanindu Hasaranga - 46 runs, 44 balls, 1 dismissal
- Pakistan has played a total of 23 ODIs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, winning 17 while losing only 5 games, as one contest was tied.
Sri Lanka key records
- The 2025 season is turning out to be a breakout season for Charith Asalanka. In 11 ODIs, he has slammed 488 runs at 48.80 average, two hundreds and three fifties. Against Pakistan, he has scored 82 runs in 3 games.
- With the ball, Asitha Fernando has picked 23 wickets in 11 ODIs in 2025 with 18.43 average, 5.36 economy and a four-wicket-haul.
- Interestingly, Wanindu Hasaranga is the highest run scorer in Pakistan in the current squad with 99 runs in 3 ODIs.
- Even with the ball, Hasaranga has starred with 6 wickets at 28.50 average and 5.70 economy.
- Fakhar Zaman vs Wanindu Hasaranga - 42 runs, 45 balls, 2 dismissals
- Fakhar Zaman vs Dushmanth Chameera - 17 runs, 41 balls, 0 dismissals
- Kusal Mendis vs Shaheen Afridi - 45 runs, 36 balls, 0 dismissals
- Sri Lanka has played 4 ODIs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, winning and losing 2 games each.
Records that can be broken in PAK vs SL 2nd ODI
- Mohammad Nawaz is one wicket away from completing 50 ODI wickets.
- Kamindu Mendis is 27 runs away from completing 500 ODI runs.
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