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The Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2025 ODI series comes down to a thrilling finale as Pakistan faces Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final One-Day International today, Sunday, November 16, 2025. With the series currently tied at 1-1, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is set to host a high-stakes showdown where the winner takes all.
The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM Local Time (Pakistan), corresponding to 9:30 AM GMT.
The Context: Seeking Control and Confidence
Pakistan heads into the decider buoyed by a dominant eight-wicket win in the second ODI, where a century from captain Babar Azam and key wickets from Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed highlighted a complete team effort. Sri Lanka, despite their loss, managed to post a competitive total in the previous match, showcasing middle-order resilience that they will rely on again.
With the series on the line, both teams will be pushing for consistency and a morale-boosting series victory.
Venue Details
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Capacity: 15,000
Local Start Time: 2:30 PM (PST)
Squads and Key Players
Both teams feature strong lineups, with rotations possible in the final game. All eyes will be on the middle order and the effectiveness of the fast bowlers on the Rawalpindi pitch.
| Pakistan Squad (Key Players) | Sri Lanka Squad (Key Players) |
| Babar Azam: Fresh off a century, his stability is key. | Kusal Mendis (WK): Crucial presence behind the stumps and with the bat. |
| Mohammad Rizwan (WK): Reliable finisher and wicketkeeper. | Charith Asalanka (C): Captain and vital middle-order anchor. |
| Haris Rauf & Naseem Shah: Spearheading the pace attack. | Wanindu Hasaranga: All-rounder threat with both bat and leg-spin. |
| Salman Agha (C) & Fakhar Zaman: Looking for explosive starts. | Pathum Nissanka & Sadeera Samarawickrama: Expected to provide scoring impetus. |
Match Officials
The match will be overseen by Umpires Alex Wharf and Rashid Riaz, with Sharfuddoula serving as the 3rd Umpire and Ali Naqvi as the Match Referee.
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