Pakistan will face Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi for the 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2025. This promises to be an exciting contest as both teams look to start the series on a winning note.
The head-to-head record between these two teams in ODIs shows Pakistan’s slight edge, with Pakistan holding a 1-1 record against Sri Lanka in their last 2 encounters at this venue.
PAK vs SL 1st ODI Match Preview
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi will host this crucial ODI clash. Based on ODI matches played at this venue in recent years, the ground has an average first-innings score of 269 runs.
The venue statistics from the last 5 ODIs reveal a batting-friendly surface that offers significant assistance to pace bowlers. Teams winning the toss have a 50% preference to bowl first at this venue, with teams bowling first achieving a 100% win rate, indicating that chasing provides a massive advantage on this surface.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Date | November 11th, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST, 2:30 PM Local |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Tournament | Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 269 runs (first innings average in ODIs) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers significant bounce and seam movement |
| Surface | Batting conditions with exceptional assistance for pace bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions with 0% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 50% opted to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 14°C with clear conditions expected |
| Humidity | 54% – Moderate humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 5 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain interruption |
| Overall | Clear conditions, ideal for ODI cricket |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a 50% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years. The perfect success rate of chasing teams (100% win rate when bowling first) indicates that bowling first and chasing provides a massive advantage on this surface.
Injury Updates
No major injuries reported. Both teams will be playing with their strongest XI.
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PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Records
- PAK beat SL by 6 wickets: PAK – 345/4 (48.2), SL – 344/9 (50) (10 Oct, 2023)
- SL beat PAK by 2 wickets (D/L method): PAK – 252/7 (42), SL – 252/8 (42) (14 Sep, 2023)
- PAK beat SL by 5 wickets: PAK – 299/5 (48.2), SL – 297/9 (50) (02 Oct, 2019)
- PAK beat SL by 67 runs: PAK – 305/7 (50), SL – 238/10 (46.5) (30 Sep, 2019)
- PAK beat SL by 9 wickets: PAK – 105/1 (20.2), SL – 103/10 (26.2) (23 Oct, 2017)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| P Nissanka (Captain) | Scored 238 runs in 5 matches |
| S Ayub (Vice Captain) | Scored 192 runs and took 3 wickets in 5 matches |
| M Rizwan | Scored 107 runs in 5 matches |
| W Hasaranga | Scored 60 runs and took 13 wickets in 5 matches |
| F Zaman | Scored 79 runs in 5 matches |
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