Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 6 wickets
Player of the match: Mohammad Wasim
Result · One-Day Internationals
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · Mohammad Wasim
Match preview & overview
Pakistan chase 212 with ease as Sri Lanka fold for 211 at Rawalpindi
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in Rawalpindi on 16 November 2025, chasing down a target of 212 with minimal drama. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 211, a total that always looked below par given the venue's average first-innings score of 214 across 79 ODI matches. Mohammad Wasim claimed the Player of the Match award. Pakistan's chase was built largely in the middle overs, where they scored 139 runs and lost just 3 wickets between overs 11 and 40.
Sri Lanka's innings had a reasonable foundation. They reached 57/1 at the powerplay, above the venue's average of 41 powerplay runs, but the middle phase undid them. Six wickets fell for 128 runs between overs 11 and 40, and the tail could only scrape 26 in the death. That collapse set a ceiling on their total and handed Pakistan a chase well within their recent capabilities.
For Pakistan, the result extended a solid run of form. They have won four of their last five ODIs and now hold a 62–44 lead over Sri Lanka in 117 all-time meetings. This was also Pakistan's second 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi in 2025 alone.
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 middle overs sealed the chase
Pakistan scored 139 runs for just 3 wickets in overs 11–40, effectively removing any doubt about the outcome long before the death. Sri Lanka managed 128 runs in the same phase but lost 6 wickets, a contrast that tells the story of the match.
Angle 02
Sri Lanka's collapse in the middle overs proved fatal
Angle 03
Mohammad Wasim named Player of the Match
Angle 04
Pakistan chose to field, as teams at Rawalpindi often do
Angle 05
Pakistan's head-to-head record continues to strengthen
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may be more interesting than outright lines at Rawalpindi, where individual innings tend to dominate outcomes given the venue's middle-overs scoring patterns.
- Pakistan's toss-and-field approach at this ground fits a predictable template; markets around toss decisions and batting order tend to be priced efficiently here.
- Sri Lanka's recent collapse pattern in middle overs could make wicket-fall markets more active than usual for their innings.
- With the venue's average first-innings score sitting at 214 across 79 matches, totals markets may attract attention when Sri Lanka bat first.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Cricket
What was the result of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI on 16 November 2025?
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 211, and Pakistan reached the target of 212 with 4 wickets in hand. Mohammad Wasim was named Player of the Match.
Where was the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI played?
The match was played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is one of Pakistan's main international venues and has hosted 79 ODI matches, with an average first-innings score of 214.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in ODIs?
Across 117 ODI meetings, Pakistan lead 62–44 with 11 no-results. The last five matches have been split 3–2 in Pakistan's favour, with margins generally tight across both sides.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODIs in the UK?
Pakistan home ODI series are typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Matches are also available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a Sky subscription. Check the Sky Sports schedule for UK kick-off times.
Who won the toss in the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI at Rawalpindi?
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field. That decision fits the broader pattern at Rawalpindi, where the toss winner has opted to field in 58% of matches. The venue's chase success rate of 60% suggests fielding first is a considered strategy.
How did Sri Lanka bat in the first innings?
Sri Lanka posted 211 all out. Their powerplay yielded 57/1, a solid enough start, but they lost 6 wickets for 128 in the middle overs and managed only 26 runs in the death phase as the tail struggled.
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