Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 6 runs
Player of the match: Agha Salman
Result · One-Day Internationals
Pakistan Cricket vs Sri Lanka
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · Agha Salman
Match preview & overview
Pakistan hold their nerve to beat Sri Lanka by 6 runs in Rawalpindi thriller
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 runs in a high-scoring ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 11 November 2025. Batting first after Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field, Pakistan posted 299/5. Sri Lanka gave themselves every chance with a flying powerplay of 75 without loss, well above the venue's average of 41, but lost 7 wickets in the middle overs and could not fully recover. They finished on 293/9. Agha Salman was named Player of the Match in a game that stayed alive until the final overs.
The result was tighter than the scorecard suggests. Pakistan's death-overs bowling conceded 71 runs for 2 wickets, which in a chase of 300 always invites a nervous finish. In the end, the damage done between overs 11 and 40 with the Sri Lanka batting was irreparable. Seven wickets gone in that phase, for 147 runs, meant the final target stayed just out of reach.
For Pakistan, this was their fifth win from the last six meetings in this rivalry. Sri Lanka had beaten them by 6 runs at this same ground in an earlier 2025 fixture, so there was a certain symmetry to the margin.
Pitch report & venue insights
Cricket Stadium, Sector-16 — 13-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2019. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
13
T20 matches hosted
130
Avg 1st-innings score
119
Avg 2nd-innings score
77%
Chase success rate
36
Avg powerplay runs
46%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Pakistan post 299/5 on a flat Rawalpindi track
Pakistan's innings was built primarily through the middle overs, where they scored 167 runs for 3 wickets. The death overs yielded a further 104 runs, taking them well past Rawalpindi's average first-innings score of 214 across 79 matches at the ground.
Angle 02
Sri Lanka's powerplay blazes but middle overs cost them
Angle 03
Agha Salman wins Player of the Match
Angle 04
Pakistan hold firm despite venue's chase-friendly record
Angle 05
Pakistan lead the head-to-head 62–44 from 117 meetings
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more value than outright result lines given how evenly matched the two sides are across their last five meetings.
- Sri Lanka's powerplay scoring (75 without loss in this match against a venue average of 41) suggests their openers could attract interest in first-phase run-rate markets.
- Pakistan's death bowling held firm at 71 runs for 2 wickets in the final phase; bowling markets around that period could be worth monitoring in future fixtures.
- With Rawalpindi's chase success rate at 60 per cent historically, outright toss and innings-selection angles tend to attract significant market movement for matches at this venue.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Pakistan Cricket vs Sri Lanka
Who won the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI in Rawalpindi on 11 November 2025?
Pakistan won by 6 runs. They posted 299/5 batting first and Sri Lanka fell short on 293/9 despite a strong powerplay. Agha Salman was named Player of the Match.
What was the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Sri Lanka going into this match?
Across 117 ODI meetings, Pakistan lead Sri Lanka 62 wins to 44, with 11 no results. The rivalry spans decades and remains one of the most frequently contested in the region.
Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI cricket in the UK?
Pakistan and Sri Lanka ODI cricket is typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, available via satellite, Sky Go, and NOW TV streaming. Check schedules ahead of each fixture as coverage arrangements can vary.
How did Sri Lanka lose despite scoring 293 in the chase?
Sri Lanka's powerplay was excellent, reaching 75 without loss against a venue average of 41. However, they lost 7 wickets in the middle overs for 147 runs, which proved too costly. Despite scoring 71 in the death overs, they ran out of wickets and fell 6 runs short.
What is Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium like for ODI cricket?
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has hosted 79 ODI matches, with an average first-innings score of 214 and a chase success rate of 60 per cent. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field, a decision backed by the ground's numbers, though Pakistan's 299/5 proved just enough.
What is Pakistan's recent ODI form ahead of this fixture?
Pakistan came into this match in strong form, having won four of their previous five ODIs against South Africa in 2025. Sri Lanka, by contrast, had won just two of their last five matches, with losses to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh preceding victories over Hong Kong and Bangladesh.
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