Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to face off in the final match of the Pakistan T20 Tri-series 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, November 29. This match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST (6 PM local time). Stay tuned with our PAK vs SL prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting match.
Pakistan performed brilliantly in the tri-series, winning 3 out of 4 matches played so far and reached the final. Pakistan will surely look to perform well in their home condition. On the other hand, this tour has not been good for Sri Lanka, but the excellent performance they have shown in the last two matches will definitely give Sri Lankan fans hope to win the final. Sri Lanka has won two out of the four matches in the tri-series. Their performance in the last two matches has been excellent; they would like to repeat it in the final.
Head-to-Head Record: Till now, a total of 26 T20 matches have been played between these two sides, in which Pakistan has won 15 matches while Sri Lanka has won 11. However, in the last five games, Sri Lanka has performed well and has won 3 games, while Pakistan has won two.
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan performed brilliantly well on its home soil. They comfortably secured their place in the final, from where they are also the strong contenders to win this match. However, they lost the last match against Sri Lanka on the same ground by 6 runs, so there will be a bit pressure on them to win the final.
In batting for Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan is doing well. He has scored 168 runs in the four matches of the series, with a strike rate of over 155. Babar Azam and Saim Ayub have also performed well in the series, scoring 90 and 82 runs in four matches respectively. While captain Salman Agha proved his form in the last match by scoring 63 runs in 44 balls, Pakistan will definitely enter the field with a strong batting-lineup.
Pakistan has shown excellent performance in spin bowling, in which Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, and Saim Ayub have done well for the team by taking wickets in middle overs. Pakistan’s pace bowling line-up has always been considered strong, but in this series, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim have not performed as well as expected.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Over 35.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Sahibzada Farhan has scored 168 runs in four matches at a strike rate over 155. He is in great touch and likely to provide a strong start in the final.
Sri Lanka Preview
The Pakistan tour did not go well for Sri Lanka, but they do well in the last two matches. Due to which, they were able to secure their place in the final. In the last match, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan at the same venue, after which they will definitely have high confidence.
In batting, Pathum Nissanka, who scored 98* runs against Zimbabwe, and Kamil Mishara, who scored 76 runs in 48 balls in the last match can do well. Apart from them in batting, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, and Shanaka also need to batting well.
In spin bowling, Hasaranga can do well for Sri Lanka. He has taken six wickets in four matches so far with an economy rate of 6.87. While in fast bowling, Dushmantha Chameera has performed well and has taken 7 wickets in four matches. He was the man of the match in the last match against Pakistan, where he took four wickets. Other bowlers can also improve their bowling and perform well for the team.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Over 40.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 98 in the last match and looks confident. He is expected to anchor Sri Lanka’s innings again in the final.
PAK vs SL Probably Playing XI
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Parera, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga
PAK vs SL Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground is known for its batting-friendly behaviour. It offers excellent conditions for batters. However, bowlers can surprise batters by using good line and length. But batting first team will definitely go for a big total. Dew is likely to play a big role in the second innings. So dew makes it difficult for spinners. Toss will play an important role in this match.
The weather at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Sunday will be partly sunny with a temperature of 21°C, 43% humidity, 5% chance of rain, and light winds at 2 m/s.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 146 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 142 |
| Highest total recorded | 195/5 (20 Ovs) by PAK vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 90/10 (18.1 Ovs) by NZ vs PAK |
| Highest score chased | 194/4 (19.2 Ovs) by NZ vs PAK |
| Lowest score defended | 184/5 (20 Ovs) by SL vs PAK |
PAK vs SL Winner Prediction
Pakistan has performed brilliantly in the tri-series and won many matches comfortably. Although they suffered a defeat against Sri Lanka in the last match. But they are still favourites to win the final. While Sri Lanka performed well recently, it seems that they will give a tough fight to Pakistan in the final match.
However, both teams will be under pressure in this match, as even the smallest mistake will be enough to knock a team out of the final. Moreover, both teams will expect better performances from their openers and spinners.
Our Prediction: Pakistan
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