The Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2025 kicked off at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with the first One-Day International setting the stage for an exciting series on November 11, 2025.
Winning the toss, Sri Lanka chose to bowl first, putting Pakistan on the back foot early in the innings.
By the fourth over, Pakistan had reached 14/0, with Saim Ayub (6 off 13) and Fakhar Zaman (6 off 11) at the crease.
The pair showed patience against disciplined bowling from Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera, who kept the scoring rate modest at a current run rate of 3.5.
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Pakistan innings
Sri Lanka burned an early review against Saim Ayub, which was later overturned.
Fakhar Zaman struck the first boundary of the match, tickling Fernando to fine leg.
Both openers looked cautious, focusing on building a foundation rather than taking risks.
The Rawalpindi crowd witnessed tense exchanges as Sri Lanka’s pace attack tested Pakistan’s top order with movement and bounce. Despite appeals and close calls, Pakistan’s openers held their ground, ensuring no early wickets fell.
This ODI marks the beginning of a crucial series for both sides. For Pakistan, it’s an opportunity to consolidate their batting lineup and test younger talents like Ayub. For Sri Lanka, the focus remains on exploiting Pakistan’s vulnerabilities with sharp bowling and fielding discipline.
With the score at 14/0 after four overs, the match remains finely poised. The next phase will be critical as Pakistan looks to accelerate while Sri Lanka aims to break the opening stand and seize momentum.
Pak v SL 1st ODI live streaming and tv channels
Viewers in Pakistan can watch the match live on Ten Sports, with live streaming available on YouTube, Tapmad and Tamasha Website.
For Sri Lankan audiences, live streaming is available through Channel Eye’s official digital platforms and partner OTT services.
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Playing XIs
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando.
Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.
Pitch report – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
The pitch is expected to favor batsmen, with dew later in the evening likely to aid chasing sides. The Rawalpindi surface is traditionally batting-friendly, offering good bounce and pace.
Recent ODIs at this venue have seen high-scoring matches, with chasing teams often successful
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