Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: Babar Azam
Result · One-Day Internationals
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · Babar Azam
Match preview & overview
Pakistan cruise to 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in an ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 14 November 2025. Sri Lanka batted first and posted 288/8, a total comfortably above the venue's average of 214. Pakistan's chase was largely one-sided: 77 runs came in the powerplay alone, and only 2 wickets fell across the entire 50-over reply. Babar Azam won the Player of the Match award. The result continues Pakistan's strong run of recent ODI form and deepens Sri Lanka's difficult sequence, with four defeats in their last five outings.
Sri Lanka's innings had decent shape to it. Their 51-run powerplay was measured rather than explosive, but the middle overs produced 162 runs for 4 wickets, keeping the innings ticking. The death overs added 75 more at the cost of 3 wickets. On paper, 288 looked competitive. In practice, Pakistan's batting made the pursuit feel routine from the opening exchanges.
Pakistan's reply was built on assurance at the top of the order. The powerplay produced 77 runs for 1 wicket, compared to the ground's ODI average of 41. After that platform, the middle overs yielded another 158 for just 1 wicket. The final 10 overs were a formality: 54 runs, no further losses. Pakistan crossed the line with their batting order barely tested.
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's chase was virtually flawless
Chasing 289, Pakistan lost only 2 wickets and scored 77 runs in the powerplay alone, well above Rawalpindi's ODI average of 41. They never looked troubled, finishing the middle overs with just 1 further wicket down.
Angle 02
Sri Lanka's 288 exceeded the venue average
Angle 03
Babar Azam named Player of the Match
Angle 04
Rawalpindi's chase-friendly record held true
Angle 05
Pakistan's recent form continues to build
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top Pakistan batter markets may attract interest given how commanding Babar Azam and the top order have been in recent chases at Rawalpindi.
- With Sri Lanka's recent form showing four defeats in five, outright result markets in any rematch may reflect that imbalance, so context around conditions and squad changes would be worth monitoring.
- Rawalpindi's 60% chase success rate historically skews second-innings run-rate markets; first-innings totals above 250 have tended to fall short at this venue.
- Sri Lanka's death-overs batting (75 runs for 3 wickets here) may be a relevant factor if total-runs markets are active in future encounters at this ground.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Cricket
Who won the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI on 14 November 2025?
Pakistan won by 8 wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Chasing 289, Pakistan reached their target with 8 wickets in hand. Babar Azam was named Player of the Match.
What did Sri Lanka score in the first innings?
Sri Lanka posted 288/8 from their 50 overs. They scored 51 runs in the powerplay, 162 in the middle overs, and 75 in the death overs. The total was well above Rawalpindi's average first-innings score of 214.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in ODIs?
Pakistan lead the all-time ODI head-to-head 62 wins to 44, with 11 no-results from 117 meetings. Pakistan have won three of the last five encounters between the sides.
Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODIs in the UK?
Pakistan and Sri Lanka ODIs are generally available in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for confirmed broadcast details ahead of each fixture.
How does Rawalpindi typically play in ODIs?
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has hosted 79 ODIs, with an average first-innings score of 214. Chasing teams win approximately 60% of completed matches, and 58% of toss winners have chosen to field first. Pakistan's powerplay of 77 runs was well above the ground's average of 41.
What is Pakistan's recent ODI form?
Pakistan have won four of their last five ODIs, with victories over South Africa three times and Sri Lanka twice in that period. Their only defeat came against South Africa. Sri Lanka have lost four of their last five, with their sole win coming against Hong Kong.
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