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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Highlights – November 11, 2025
| Series: | Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025 |
| Match: | 1st ODI, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Date: | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Venue: | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Final Result: | Pakistan won by 24 runs |
| Match Score: | PAK: 299/7 (50 ov) |
Highlights & Match Summary
The hosts secured a hard-fought victory in the series opener in Rawalpindi, relying on a magnificent century from Salman Ali Agha to set a daunting total, which was then defended by a strong middle-overs bowling performance.
Innings 1: Salman Agha’s Masterpiece
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field, and their bowlers initially seized the momentum, reducing Pakistan to a shaky 95 for 4 in the 24th over despite starts from Fakhar Zaman (32) and Babar Azam (29).
- The innings was dramatically rescued by Salman Ali Agha, who launched a spectacular counter-attack, smashing an unbeaten 105 runs off just 87 deliveries.
- Agha found excellent support from Hussain Talat (62 runs) and Mohammad Nawaz (36 off 23 balls), powering Pakistan to a final score of 299/7.
- Wanindu Hasaranga was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka, claiming three wickets.
Innings 2: Rauf and Spin Dismantle the Chase
Chasing 300, Sri Lanka looked perfectly poised for victory, cruising at 183 for 4 and needing just 117 runs with six wickets in hand. However, Pakistan’s bowlers capitalized on the pressure:
- Haris Rauf was the game-changer, ripping through the top and middle order to claim four crucial wickets. He dismissed Pathum Nissanka (29), Kamil Mishara (38), Kusal Mendis (duck), and Sadeera Samarawickrama (39).
- With the main batters gone, the Sri Lankan lower order collapsed under the persistent middle-overs pressure from the spin unit (Nawaz and Abrar).
- Pakistan successfully dismantled the chase, bowling Sri Lanka out for 275 and clinching the victory by 24 runs to take a 1-0 series lead.
📊 Key Match Information
| Top Batter (PAK) | Salman Ali Agha (105*) |
| Top Batter (SL) | Sadeera Samarawickrama (39) |
| Top Bowler (PAK) | Haris Rauf (4 Wickets) |
| Top Bowler (SL) | Wanindu Hasaranga (3 Wickets) |
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