Pakistan will face Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi for the 2nd ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2025. This promises to be an exciting contest as Pakistan will look to extend their series lead after winning the first ODI.
The head-to-head record between these two teams in ODIs shows Pakistan’s slight dominance, with Pakistan holding a 2-1 advantage over Sri Lanka in their last 3 encounters. The match has been rescheduled on 14th November due to security concerns.
PAK vs SL 2nd ODI Match Preview
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 287 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 57% preference to bowl first at this venue, with teams bowling first achieving a 75% win rate, indicating a strong advantage for teams chasing.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Date | November 14th, 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 | 287 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 with 0% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 57% opted to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 12°C with clear conditions expected |
| Humidity | 64% – Moderate to high humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 5 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain threat |
| Overall | Clear conditions, favorable for pace bowling |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a 57% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years. The impressive 75% win rate when bowling first indicates that chasing is the preferred strategy 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 runs: PAK – 299/5 (50), SL – 293/9 (50) (11 Nov, 2025)
- 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)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga (Captain) | Scored 112 runs and took 15 wickets in 5 matches |
| S Ayub (Vice Captain) | Scored 175 runs and took 3 wickets in 5 matches |
| Babar Azam | Scored 83 runs in 5 matches |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Scored 96 runs in 5 matches |
| Haris Rauf | Took 7 wickets in 5 matches |
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