Pakistan and Sri Lanka lock horns in the 3rd T20I of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series on Saturday, November 22nd at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match will kick off at 1:00 PM GMT (6:30 PM IST). Stay tuned with our PAK vs SL prediction, team previews, pitch report, and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
Pakistan comes into with a victory, and Sri Lanka is facing trouble due to a large defeat. Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in the first match, due to Mohammad Nawaz’s great strong all-around show. Sri Lanka, in contrast, got bowled out with only 95 runs while chasing 162 against Zimbabwe. This game holds significant importance for Sri Lanka to stay in the competition and Pakistan will want another win to remain at the top of it all.
Head to Head Record: Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 23 T20I matches till date. Pakistan has won 13, while Sri Lanka has won 10. But in recent years, Sri Lanka has been stronger, winning the last five matches against Pakistan. Their most recent meeting was in the Asia Cup 2025, where Sri Lanka won again with better batting and smart bowling.
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Pakistan Preview
Pakistan kicked off the tri-series strong and secured a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe. They chased down 147 runs in 19.2 overs and it worked because Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan stood strong together and the pair gave a 50-run boost. Fakhar showed skill and confidence in his innings with 44 runs from 32 balls. Mohammad Nawaz did well and got 21 off 12 balls. He also taking 2 for 22 showing his worth as an all-rounder in the game.
Pakistan openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Babar Azam failed to give a good start as they scored only 27 runs between them in the chase. This is an area they need to address quickly before playing against Sri Lanka’s powerful bowling unit. captain Salman Agha has been striving to strengthen the middle order and he will hope his batters create better partnerships in the next match.
Pakistan’s spinners, led by Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed, are expected to play a big role in stopping Sri Lanka’s attacking batters. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah will lead the pace attacking to put early pressure on the Sri Lankan openers. Pakistan defeated South Africa 2-1 in their recent T20I series. Babar Azam looked in good touch again, with a match-winning 68 off 47 in the last game. There was also an eye-catching effort from Shaheen Afridi, who took 3 for 26 and highlighted the strength of Pakistan’s bowling.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Over 29.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Babar Azam is in good touch after scoring a match-winning 68 recently. With Sri Lanka’s attack likely to test the openers, Pakistan will rely on him to stabilise the innings and cross this line.
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka suffered a poor start in the tri-series with a humiliating loss to Zimbabwe being bowled out for 95. Their batting struggled under pressure, indicating a need for a rapid improvement. Yet Sri Lanka is a team not to be underestimated. They have experienced players like Dasun Shanaka, who can get runs in the lower middle order. He displayed his class in the Asia Cup 2025 with power packed innings including a unbeaten63 vs Bangladesh. With Charith Asalanka injured, Shanaka’s captaincy will be crucial here for Sri Lanka in this tournament.
Pathum Nissanka has been Sri Lanka’s best batsman of the year, providing stable starts and contributing fine stands at the top. He will aim to lead the side once again after a disastrous outing against Zimbabwe. Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and Kamindu Mendis add strength to the middle order, but will need to display greater focus and patience than they did in the previous encounter.
Sri Lanka’s bowling attack, led by Wanindu Hasaranga, is still their main strength. Hasaranga is a clever bowler who can effectively disrupt partnerships in the middle overs. Chameera, and Nuwan Thushara add pace while Maheesh Theekshana provides variety. But they did give away too many runs against Zimbabwe, so they must bowl with better control.
Dasun Shanaka has been in great form, averaging over 51 with a strike rate of 152.4 in recent T20s. Still, Sri Lanka needs stronger support from their openers and middle order to put up good totals and challenge Pakistan’s bowlers.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Over 25.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Pathum Nissanka has been Sri Lanka’s most reliable top-order batter this year. After a rare failure in the previous match, he is expected to bounce back with a solid knock and cross this line.
PAK vs SL Probable Playing XI
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara.
PAK vs SL Pitch Report
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is great for batting and has a pitch that provides bounce and pace making batters play their strokes without fear. Teams batting first have typically done well here, and high totals are the norm. The fast bowlers might get some assistance under lights, but the pitch is likely to become more easier to batting as the game progresses. Dew may play a role in the game so the toss winning side might opt to bowl first. Pakistan has a decent history at this ground too, so there is a little bit of home comfort.
The weather at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday will be sunny with a temperature of 25°C, 47% humidity, 0% chance of rain, and light winds around 8 km/h.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 34 |
| Matches won batting first | 20 |
| Matches won bowling first | 14 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 164 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 147 |
| Highest total recorded | 209/3 (20 Ovs) by ENG vs PAK |
| Lowest total recorded | 94/10 (15.3 Ovs) by NZ vs PAK |
| Highest score chased | 197/3 (17.2 Ovs) by PAK vs BAN |
| Lowest score defended | 126/7 (20 Ovs) by PAKW vs BANW |
PAK vs SL Winner Prediction
Pakistan are slightly ahead at this match, courtesy of their strong beginning of the series and steady performance against Zimbabwe.They are well served with a strong bowling attack and have players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi who can turn games on their head, which gives them good confidence going into this contest.
Sri Lanka, though, is still a dangerous side. They have beaten Pakistan easily in a in recent T20Is and having match-winners like Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga. Even after their loss to Zimbabwe, they can bounce back if they stay focused. Overall, Pakistan are slight favourites in terms of home support and momentum so that the contest will be close and nail-biting.
Our Prediction: Pakistan
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 Live Streaming Details
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | PCB YouTube, Tamasha app |
| India | None | Sports TV YouTube channel |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare1, ThePapare1 HD, Supreme TV | Dialog ViU+ |
| Bangladesh | T Sports | Tapmad |
| United Kingdom | None | PCB Live OTT app |
| North America | Willow TV | – |
| Middle East, SE Asia | None | Cricbuzz (MENA), Astro (SE Asia) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | – |
| Other Regions | – | Sports TV YouTube channel |
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