Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, T20I Tri-Series in PAK, 2025 Nov 22 Full score card

FOUR! What a way to end the inning! Full-length delivery, on middle, angling in. Sahibzada Farhan plants his front foot away from the delivery and uses his bottom hand to loft it over mid off. The ball flies and drops just before the long on fence, but the four runs will do it for Pakistan. PAKISTAN WIN BY SEVEN WICKETS.

Full, outside off. Usman Khan steers it to deep third for a single.

FOUR LEG BYES! Good-length delivery, pitching it on middle and angling in. Usman Khan tries to flick it off his pads, but the ball misses the inside edge and brushes off his pads. The ball beats the left of the diving Kusal Mendis and rolls toward the deep fine leg for four more runs.

Short, outside off. Usman Khan punches itt o cover for a single.

Flat and fuller, on middle. Sahibzada Farhan skips down the track and punches it to long on for one.

Short, outside off. Usman Khan pushes it to deep cover for one run.

Short, angling in. Sahibzada Farhan makes room and drills it to point for a single.

Short, around off. Usman Khan knocks it to long on for a single.

Tossed up, on off. Usman Khan lunges and defends it to cover.

On a hard length, on middle. Usman Khan eases it to mid-wicket and gets a single.

Usman Khan will face the Hat Trick delivery.

OUT! LBW! TWO-IN-TWO for Dushmantha Chameera. He delivers it on a length, pitching just outside off and shaping in sharply. Salman Agha, with no footwork, looks to push it away, but the ball beats the inner edge and thumps the back pad. Appeal goes round and up goes the finger of the umpire. Dushmantha Chameera is on Hat Trick.

Salman Agha walks in.

OUT! TIMBER! Dushmantha Chameera gets a wicket. On a length, on off, Babar Azam moves to his left and looks to drive it but misses it completely as the ball rattles over the off pole. A consolatory wicket for Sri Lanka as Babar Azam makes his way back into the shed.

Slower one, on off, Sahibzada Farhan knocks it down the ground for a single.

SIX! Sahibzada Farhan is in a hurry! On a length, on off, Sahibzada Farhan stays in his crease and lofts it magnificently down the ground for a biggie. This has to be the shot of the night.

On a length, on off, and it stays a tad low. Sahibzada Farhan drags it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Quicker, on off, Babar Azam fends it to the right of the bowler.

Short, on off, Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to point for a single.

SIX! This is fabulous hitting from Sahibzada Farhan! A half tracker, on off, Sahibzada Farhan goes deep in his crease and clatters it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.

Quicker, on middle and it stays low, Babar Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short, on off, Sahibzada Farhan punches it to cover for a single.

SIX! Sahibzada Farhan is on fire! Fuller, on middle. Sahibzada Farhan gets forward and smokes it downtown for six more runs.

Oh... what an effort it was! This one is back of a length on off and middle. Sahibzada Farhan pulls it to deep mid-wicket but fails to get the timing right. Although the shot has the power, it sails just over the fielder in the region. Nissanka is the man who leaps up, takes the catch, and, as he is falling backward, he releases the catch to save the six. Only a single taken from this delivery.

Short, around off. Sahibzada Farhan makes a leave at it.

Short, outside off. Babar Azam shuffles and nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! This is out of the park! Short of a length, around off. Babar Azam rocks back and pulls it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.

On a length, on off. Babar Azam pushes it to cover.

FIFTY FOR FARHAN! What a knock he is having! On a length, on middle and leg. Sahibzada Farhan punches it to long on for a single. Sahibzada Farhan lifts his willow up and soaks up all the applause from the pavilion as well as the fans.

Short, on off. Sahibzada Farhan nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

On a length, wide outside off. Babar Azam punches it wide of cover for a single.

Short, wide outside off. Babar Azam scoops it to rigth of fine leg for a couple of runs.

Full, on middle. Sahibzada Farhan eases it to deep square leg for a single.

SIX! BOOM! Short of a length, on middle and leg. Sahibzada Farhan opens his stance and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for six more runs.

FOUR! A strong start after the drinks break! Short of a length, on off and middle. Sahibzada Farhan pulls it uppishly toward into the gap between deep mid-wicket and long on. The ball drops just at the front of both the fielders converging for the skier, but the ball drops and bounces off the field.

Drinks break! Pakistan are 68 for 1 and they need 60 runs in last 10 overs. The openers have done a very good job to make the profit out off the Powerplay. However, Sri Lanka will need to find some breakthroughs to put Pakistan batters on their back foot.

Short, outside off. Babar Azam dabs it to backward point.

Full and on off. Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to long on and gets a single.

Short, on off and middle. Sahibzada Farhan looks to heave but doesn't quite get the connection. The ball bounces off toward the leg side.

On a length, on middle and leg, angling it down the leg side. Sahibzada Farhan looks to flick it but misses and wears on his pad. There is a slight appeal from the bowler, but turned down by the umpire.

FOUR! That's the power of Sahibzada Farhan! Full-length delivery, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan punches hard wide of the cover fielder and gets four more runs.

Malinga pitches it up, just outside off. Sahibzada Farhan drills it to cover and the fielder in the region does well to get down to his left and saves some crucial runs.

Full and on off. Babar Azam defends it to the leg side.

Short, on middle and leg. Sahibzada Farhan pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Full and on off. Babar Azam drives it to deep cover for a single.

Short, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan punches it to long off for a single. Full-length delivery, around the seventh stump. Sahibzada Farhan opens his arms and punches it hard, wide of the cover fielder and gets another single.

Full, on off. Babar Azam looks to drive it to mid off but gets the inner edge and the ball rolls toward deep square leg. Single taken.

Short, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan punches it to long off for a single.

Tossed up, on off. Babar Azam lunges and defends it in front.

Fuller, on off and middle. Babar Azam flicks it to the leg side.

Viyaskanth pitches it up, on off. Babar Azam rocks back and eases it back to the bowler.

Short of a length, on off. Babar Azam bunts it to cover.

Short of a length, on middle and leg. Sahibzada Farhan hangs back and nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Fuller, on off. Babar Azam drives it to long off for one.

Short, on middle. Babar Azam pushes it to long on for a single.

Fullish, outside leg. Babar Azam looks to flick it away but gets the soft leading edge.

Short, on off. Babar Azam pushes it to mid off.

Short of a length, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan punches it to long off for a single.

Short, outside off. Babar Azam pushes it to long on for one.

Fuller, on middle. Babar Azam drives it back to the bowler.

Full, on the pads. Sahibzada Farhan nudges it to backward square leg.

Short, around off. Sahibzada Farhan stabs it to extra cover.

Short, on off. Sahibzada Farhan eases it to cover.

Short, on leg. Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to cover.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Vijayakanth Viyaskanth pitches it up, full and on middle. Sahibzada Farhan crouches on one knee and swats it toward the right of the mid on fielder for a boundary.

Full, on leg. Sahibzada Farhan flicks it to deep mid-wicket for two runs.

Babar Azam is the new man in.

OUT! STUMPED! That was an amazing reflex from Kusal Mendis. Dasun Shanaka delivers it fuller, on middle. Saim Ayub attempts to punch it toward the left of the bowler, but gets the inner edge and the ball wraps around his pads. Ayub, without knowing where the ball is, sets off for a single. The ball rolls just toward the right of the batter and Kusal Mendis grabs the opportunity as he dives to pick the ball and dislodges the bails. By the time Ayub gets back home, it's too late. Pakistan lose their first wicket.

Short, angling away. Saim Ayub pulls it to short mid-wicket.

FOUR! Hot knife through butter! Short of a length, wide outside off. Saim Ayub spanks it through cover and gets the boundary.

Full and angling it away. Saim Ayub crouches low and looks to heave it across the line but the ball snakes under the willow.

On a length, on leg. Saim Ayub drives it back to the bowler.

Full and outside off. Sahibzada Farhan drives it to mid off and takes the single.

Fuller, on leg. Sahibzada Farhan flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short of a length, angling it away from the left-hander. Saim Ayub stabs it to deep point for a single.

On a length, outside off, shapes it in. Sahibzada Farhan clips it to mid on for a single.

SIX! Up, up and over! The fans are loving it. This one is back of a length, angling in toward the bodyline of the batter. Sahibzada Farhan gets on his back foot and pulls it uppishly to clear the deep backward square leg for half a dozen. That's the first biggie of the inning.

Short, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan hops and steers it to backward point.

FOUR! It seems these two batters are in a hurry to chase the target down! Dushmantha Chameera delivers it much fuller, just outside off. Sahibzada Farhan walks down the track and drills it uppishly toward the right of the mid off fielder for four more runs.

Tossed up, outside off. Saim Ayub taps it to point.

Full and outside off. Saim Ayub defends it back to the bowler.

Full, outside off. Sahibzada Farhan turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! SHOT! Tossed up, on middle. Sahibzada Farhan uses his feet and lofts it over mid off for four more runs.

Full and outside off. Sahibzada Farhan guides it to short third.

Short, on off. Sahibzada Farhan dabs it to cover.

FOUR! Another boundary! Saim Ayub is in a good mood. On a length, outside off. Saim Ayub punches it and finds the gap between the cover and point fielders for four more runs.

FOUR! This is excellent cricket from Saim Ayub! Back of a length, angling it wide and away from the left-handed batter. Saim Ayub just rolls his wrists and opens the face of his willow to guide it into the gap between point and deep third for four more runs.

Slower delivery once again, angling it away from the batter. Saim Ayub attempts to poke at it but fails to connect.

Slower, on a length, outside off. Saim Ayub cuts and finds the point fielder.

Short, on middle. Saim Ayub tucks it to mid-wicket.

WIDE! Eshan Malinga is struggling with his line. Short, spraying down the leg side. Saim Ayub looks to pull but fails to connect.

FOUR! SHOT! Low full toss, around the pads of the batter. Saim Ayub flicks it swiftly wide of the mid-wicket fielder and gets four more runs.

FIVE WIDES! Oh dear... that's way outside leg. Pitches it up, fuller, but Malinga sprays it down the leg side. Saim Ayub offers no shot. The keeper dives to his right, but fails to save it. The ball rolls toward the deep fine leg fence and Pakistan get five runs.

Who will bowl from the other end? Eshan Malinga it is!

Full, on off and middle. Sahibzada Farhan walks down the track and looks to loft it down the ground, but fails to get the timing right. The ball loops and falls much behind of the mid off fielder. Brace taken.

Much fuller, wide outside off. Saim Ayub opens his arms to lash it away, but doesn't quite get the middle of the bat. The ball loops and drops toward the left of the deep backward point fielder. Single taken.

On a hard-length swinging in. Saim Ayub clips it to square leg for a couple of runs. Saim Ayub is off the mark as well.

Good-length delivery, spraying it down the leg side. Saim Ayub looks to flick it but misses.

On a length, outside off. Saim Ayub pushes it to cover for no runs.

Fuller, just outside off. Sahibzada Farhan looks to drive at it but gets the outside edge. The ball rolls toward deep backward point and gets a single. Sahibzada Farhan and Pakistan are underway!

A yorker, on off, Janith Liyanage digs it back to the bowler who fails to stop it. The ball rolls towards mid on as the batters collect a quick single. Sri Lanka end their innings at 128/7!

Another short ball, on off, Janith Liyanage looks to play an uppercut but misses.

Back of a length, on off, Janith Liyanage chips it over cover for a brace.

Short again, on off, Janith Liyanage looks to play an uppercut but misses again.

Play and a miss! Short, outside off, Janith Liyanage tries to play at it but misses.

FOUR! Good way to start the final over! Much fuller, on off, Janith Liyanage makes room and drills it through covers for a boundary.

Too full, outside off, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth looks to play at it but misses.

Slower one, outside off, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth looks to pull it but misses.

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Salman Mirza gets his first wicket. Short ball does the trick. Short, outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga looks to slap it but doesn't connect well. The ball carries towards deep cover where Sahibzada Farhan takes a good catch.

Too full, on off, Janith Liyanage digs it to mid on for a single.

FOUR! Well played! Short, down leg, Janith Liyanage picks it well and helps it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Full, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga fends it towards mid off for a single.

Short, on leg, Janith Liyanage ducks under it.

Much fuller, on leg, Wanindu Hasaranga fends it to mid on for a single.

Back of a length, on off, Janith Liyanage punches it to cover for a single.

FOUR! Well played! Short, on off, Janith Liyanage makes room and helps it over the keeper's head for a boundary.

Back of a length, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga steers it to point for a single.

Short, on off, Janith Liyanage flicks it over mid-wicket for a single.

Short and wide, Janith Liyanage slaps it through covers for a single.

Short, on off, Janith Liyanage punches it to cover.

Much fuller, on leg, Wanindu Hasaranga flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! They are gearing up now! Much fuller, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga picks it well and chips it over extra cover for a boundary.

Flatter, on off, Janith Liyanage punches it to cover for a single.

SIX! They need more, a lot more! Much fuller, on off, Janith Liyanage takes a step forward and lofts it down the ground for a biggie. 100 comes up for Sri Lanka.

On a length, on off, Janith Liyanage punches it to cover for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowlers end but misses. Had it been a direct hit, Wanindu Hasaranga was a goner.

Much fuller, on leg, Janith Liyanage looks to flick it but miscues it to backward point.

Hard length, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga drives it to cover for a single.

Back of a length, on leg, Janith Liyanage pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Back of a length, on leg, Janith Liyanage fends it back to the bowler.

Short, on off, Janith Liyanage looks to play at it but misses.

Brilliant over from Abrar Ahmed. Full, on middle and leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short, on middle, Janith Liyanage blocks it back to the bowler.

Flatter, on middle, Wanindu Hasaranga looks to block it but miscues it to square leg for a single.

Keeps it full, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga pushes it back to the bowler again.

Flatter, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga blocks it back to the bowler.

Much fuller, on off, Janith Liyanage pushes it to cover for a single.

Short, on middle and leg, Janith Liyanage tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Flatter, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga punches it to cover for a single.

Short, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga blocks it to short cover.

Wanindu Hasaranga walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Mohammad Nawaz gets his third wicket. Flatter, on middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis gets down on one knee and looks to slog it but doesn't get the elevation on it. The ball carries towards deep mid-wicket. Mohammad Wasim stands near the fence and takes the catch. He loses his momentum as he throws the ball in the air and goes over the ropes. He comes back in and completes the catch.

Short, on off, Janith Liyanage punches it through cover for a single.

Keeps it outside off, Kamindu Mendis looks to play at it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a bye.

Flatter, on off, Kamindu Mendis flicks it to wide of mid on for a single.

Too full, on middle, Kamindu Mendis fends it back to the bowler.

Quicker, on leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Kamindu Mendis flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short, on middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis blocks it back to the bowler.

Fuller, on middle, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Full, on middle, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Flatter, outside off, Kamindu Mendis guides it to third man for a single.

Kamindu Mendis walks in to face the hat-trick ball.

OUT! TIMBER! What a beauty from Mohammad Nawaz. Back-to-back wickets for him. Quicker, on off, and it skids through. Dasun Shanaka goes deep in his crease and looks to block it, but misses it completely as the ball hits the timber again. Mohammad Nawaz is on a hat-trick now.

The skipper, Dasun Shanaka walks in.

OUT! TIMBER! That's a brilliant delivery from Mohammad Nawaz. Flatter, just outside off, and it turns in. Kusal Perera leans on and looks to push it but the ball goes through his bat and his pad and rattles over the off pole. Kusal Perera's cameo comes to an end.

Short ball, on middle, Janith Liyanage pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Slower one, on middle, Kusal Perera tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Quicker, on off, Kusal Perera guides it to backward point for a single.

Short again, on middle, Janith Liyanage pulls it through mid-wicket for another single.

Short, on middle, Kusal Perera pulls it through square leg for a single. Good fielding in the deep.

Flatter, on off, Janith Liyanage punches it to mid off for a single.

Short, on off, Kusal Mendis steers it to point for a single.

SIX! A much-needed biggie from Kusal Perera! A half tracker, on middle, Kusal Perera stays in his crease and plunders it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Drinks! Pakistan are well on top. Their tight bowling and exceptional fielding have made runs incredibly hard to come by for the Sri Lankan side. The Sri Lankan batters must now find a way to accelerate quickly and aim to breach their total over 160. Let's see how it pans out...

Too full, on middle, Kusal Perera looks to flick it but miscues it to point for a single. Tidy over from Mohammad Nawaz.

Short, on off, Janith Liyanage moves forward and flicks it over mid-wicket for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Kusal Perera flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Keeps it on off, Kusal Perera pushes it to the cover fielder.

Flighted up, on leg, Janith Liyanage turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short, on off, Janith Liyanage goes deep in his crease and blocks it back to the bowler.

Slower one, on off, Kusal Perera blocks it back to the bowler.

Flatter and it keeps a tad low. Kusal Perera turns it to mid-wicket.

Short again, on off, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Turn and bounce, on middle, Janith Liyanage tucks it to mid on.

Short, on off, Janith Liyanage pushes it to point.

Janith Liyanage walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Abrar Ahmed gets a wicket. Flighted up, on off, Pathum Nissanka moves forward and looks to loft it but doesn't get the elevation right. The ball carries towards long off. Babar Azam runs to his right and takes a magnificent catch near the fence.

Short, on middle, Pathum Nissanka tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short, just outside off, Pathum Nissanka makes room and slaps it to the fielder at point.

Flighted up, on off, Kusal Perera drives it through extra cover for a single.

Short, on leg, Pathum Nissanka knocks it down the ground for a single.

Keeps it on off, Kusal Perera pushes it to point for a single.

Short, on off, Pathum Nissanka pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, outside off, Pathum Nissanka knocks it down the ground for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Kusal Perera flicks it to short fine leg for a single.

Slower one, on leg, Kusal Perera blocks it to mid on.

FOUR! Top shot! Short ball, on middle and leg, Kusal Perera swivels and pulls it powerfully through backward square leg for a boundary.

Wide! Another one down leg, Kusal Perera looks to flick it but misses.

Down the leg side, Kusal Perera flicks it to the fielder at short fine leg.

Three wides! Down the leg side, Kusal Perera looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect two runs.

Flatter, on leg, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Top shot from Kusal Perera! On a length, on middle and leg, Kusal Perera picks it well and flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder chases but the ball wins the race.

On a length, on leg, Kusal Perera tucks it to mid-wicket for a brace.

Kusal Perera walks in.

OUT! RUN OUT! On a length, outside off, Kusal Mendis hangs back and steers it through backward point. There is an easy single, but they decide to go for a risky double. Mohammad Wasim makes a bullet throw towards Usman Khan, who whips the bails off. The umpire checks and confirms that Kusal Mendis was well short.

Slightly shorter again, on leg, Pathum Nissanka works it to the on side for a single.

Back of a length, on off, Pathum Nissanka pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.

Much fuller, on off, Pathum Nissanka drives it to the fielder at mid off.

Excellent over from Mohammad Wasim! Length, on off, Kusal Mendis looks to punch it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls back towards the bowler. Dot.

Slower one, on off, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to square leg for a single.

Back of a length, on leg, Pathum Nissanka pulls it to the fielder at backward square leg. Dot.

Much fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis pushes it to cover for a single.

Length, on leg, Kusal Mendis flicks it to mid-wicket.

Back of a length, on leg, Kusal Mendis looks to pull it but wears it on his thighs. A stifled appeal but turned down. Perhaps the height.

Impressive start from Faheem Ashraf! Short, on off, Pathum Nissanka fends it to the fielder at short mid-wicket.

Keeps it full, outside off, Pathum Nissanka swings hard but misses.

Much fuller, on off, Pathum Nissanka knocks it to the fielder at mid on.

Back of a length, on off, Kusal Mendis steers it through backward point for a single.

Kusal Mendis walks in at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Faheem Ashraf strikes. Slower ball does the trick. On a length, on off, and slower too. Kamil Mishara looks to loft it but gets it off the toe end of his bat. The ball carries towards mid on. Fakhar Zaman settles under it and completes the catch.

FOUR! Streaky! Back of a length, outside off, Kamil Mishara looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over short third for a boundary.

Slower one, on off, Kamil Mishara pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! All the way! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Kamil Mishara picks it well and plunders it down the ground for a biggie.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Back of a length, on off, Kamil Mishara winds up and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Short, on off, Kamil Mishara looks to pull it but misses again.

Past the edge! On a length, outside off, Kamil Mishara swings hard but misses.

On a length, on leg, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to mid on. The fielder dives to his right and makes a good stop. Keeps it to a single.

On a length, on off, Pathum Nissanka pushes it to mid off for a single.

Hard length, on off, Pathum Nissanka knocks it to mid on.

Wide! Sways it down leg, Pathum Nissanka looks to flick it but misses.

Length, just outside off, Pathum Nissanka eases it to the point fielder.

On a length, on off, Kamil Mishara fends it to mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! Some way to get off the mark! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Kamil Mishara stays in his crease and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Back of a length, on middle, Pathum Nissanka tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammad Wasim to share the attack.

Much fuller, outside off, Kamil Mishara drives it but finds the fielder at cover.

Length, with a hint of movement, outside off. Kamil Mishara looks to loft it but misses again.

Keeps it full, outside off, shaping away. Kamil Mishara swings hard but misses.

On a length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka looks to drive it but edges it to third man for a single.

Much fuller, outside off, Pathum Nissanka tries to play at it but misses.

FOUR! That is some way to get off the mark! Salman Mirza starts with a length ball, and width on offer. Pathum Nissanka reaches out to it and drills it through covers for a boundary.

We are all set for the game to begin. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara walk in with their blades for Sri Lanka. Salman Mirza has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

Faheem Ashraf is in for a chat as well. He said they’ve played here long, bowling at night is hard, but the weather has improved and the new ball gives some edge. He noted the team management and captain backing and appreciating the players.

Wanindu Hasaranga is in for a chat. He says that losing is a part of the game. The key is bouncing back. Adds that they lost four in a row since Asia Cup. One win changes everything, and the boys will give their best.

Pitch Report - The pitch is similar to the last two games. There are cracks, and the pitch is dry. If there is dew later in the game, it would be better to bat on. It is a good pitch to bat on, but the batters would have to be cautious early on.

Salman Agha, the skipper of Pakistan, says that they would have batted as well. Adds that they wanted to put a good score and defend it. He says that they have had a good rest and mentions Mohammad Wasim comes in for Shaheen Afridi. Ends by saying they will look to restrict Sri Lanka to a low total and chase this down.

Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that they will bat first. Adds that their batters need to stand up and bowlers should defend the total. Ends by mentioning three changes in their side.

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (C), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim (In for Shaheen Afridi), Abrar Ahmed.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamil Mishara (In for Bhanuka Rajapaksa), Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka (C), Janith Liyanage (In for Maheesh Theekshana), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (In for Nuwan Thushara).

TOSS - Sri Lanka have won the toss and will BAT first.

With the series balanced on the edge, this match is a must-win for Sri Lanka to level the playing field, while Pakistan will be eager to cement their spot at the top of the table. Can the Men in Green deliver a complete performance on their home turf, or will the wounded Lankans find the fire they need to hit back? We shall find out. Toss and team news to follow shortly...

For Sri Lanka, their 67-run hammering by Zimbabwe was a big wake-up call. Despite a decent bowling effort that saw Wanindu Hasaranga take 3 wickets to limit the Chevrons to 162/8, their batting completely fell apart. The absence of Charith Asalanka was felt as their main batters, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera, all failed to fire. Only skipper Dasun Shanaka showed real fight as the team was bundled out for a mere 95 runs. They must find their rhythm with the bat quickly if they hope to challenge the hosts.

Pakistan scraped through their first match, successfully restricting Zimbabwe to 147/8 thanks to strong bowling, particularly from Mohammad Nawaz. However, their chase was far from smooth, with the top order collapsing to 54/4. It took a gritty 44 from Fakhar Zaman, a composed 37 from Usman Khan, and a brilliant cameo from the all-important Mohammad Nawaz to seal the win in the final over. They'll be hoping for a much more convincing batting display in this game.

Get ready for a crucial clash in this Tri-Series! This tournament has already delivered some unexpected results, with the underdog Zimbabwe bouncing back from a loss to the hosts to deliver a stunning 67-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the last outing. The Men in Green secured a tense, hard-fought victory over Zimbabwe in the curtain-raiser, but they know they'll need to be sharper today to maintain their momentum.

... MATCH DAY ...

Rawalpindi gears up for a high-stakes clash as Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the 3rd match of the 2025 Tri-Nation Series - a fixture both sides desperately need to get right for very different reasons. Pakistan come in with a win under their belt, but their narrow escape against Zimbabwe has already exposed areas they must tighten, while Sri Lanka arrive wounded after a humbling defeat and will be itching to respond with intent. Pakistan will take heart from Mohammad Nawaz’s all-round brilliance in their opening game, a performance that ultimately dragged them over the line when the chase looked shaky. Their bowling unit showed good discipline, with Shaheen Afridi leading the pace attack well and Salman Mirza offering solid support. Abrar Ahmed continues to be their go-to option in the middle overs with his growing reputation in white-ball cricket. With the bat, Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan steadied things in the middle, but the hosts will expect their explosive openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan to provide the spark up top. The experienced duo of Babar Azam and Salman Agha will also need to shoulder responsibility, especially in high-pressure moments, rather than leaving the rescue acts to others. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, were outplayed comprehensively by Zimbabwe, bowled out for just 95 in a disappointing chase. The batting unit must regroup quickly and show far more application if they want to stay competitive in the tournament. The talent is there - Pathum Nissanka’s fine form, Kusal Mendis’ experience, and the power of Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Dasun Shanaka give their lineup real depth, but they need collective contribution rather than isolated sparks. Their overreliance on Wanindu Hasaranga is becoming a concern; while he remains a match-winner with both bat and ball, he cannot be expected to carry the load every game. The bowling attack, however, remains a major positive with Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, and Nuwan Thushara forming a threatening pace trio. Maheesh Theekshana’s dip in effectiveness is an issue, and Sri Lanka will hope he rediscovers his rhythm to bring back the control and mystery he’s known for. With Pakistan eager to build momentum at home and Sri Lanka desperate to shake off their early setback, this contest promises intensity, pressure, and high-quality cricket, and could well shape the direction of the tournament moving forward.