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the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 Tri-Series Final (Match 7). The image features images of a Pakistan player and a Sri Lanka player, highlighting the competitive match-up for the championship trophy in Rawalpindi.
The Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 reaches its climax today, Saturday, November 29, with the highly anticipated Final between the hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The match is scheduled for a 6:00 PM Local Time (PST) / 1:00 PM GMT start.
The Context: A Final Rematch
This final pits the series’ two most consistent teams against each other. Pakistan earned their spot through dominant group stage performances, powered by centuries from Babar Azam and clinical bowling. Sri Lanka secured their place with a thrilling, narrow victory over Pakistan in the final group stage fixture, demonstrating their ability to thrive under immense pressure.
- Pakistan’s Strength: The hosts rely on the stability of their top order, featuring Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, backed by potent pace from Shaheen Afridi and mystery spin from Usman Tariq.
- Sri Lanka’s Edge: Sri Lanka enters the final with significant momentum. Their attack, led by Dushmantha Chameera and the spin of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, has proven lethal in Rawalpindi’s evening conditions.
Venue and Conditions
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has hosted the entire series and is known for its quick, batting-friendly pitch.
- Batting Focus: High scores are typically expected here, demanding that batsmen play aggressively through the line.
- Toss Factor: Given the evening start, dew is often a factor, which usually incentivizes the captain winning the toss to field first and chase a target. Both teams will have noted the recent successful chases on this pitch.
Squads and Key Players
Both teams have their full complement of stars available for the championship match.
| Pakistan Squad (Key Focus) | Sri Lanka Squad (Key Focus) |
| Babar Azam: The anchor who must provide the big score. | Kusal Mendis & Pathum Nissanka: Expected to provide a strong, aggressive start. |
| Salman Ali Agha (C): Leads the side and has been a reliable middle-order presence. | Dasun Shanaka (C): Captains the side, bringing crucial experience in finals. |
| Mohammad Nawaz & Fakhar Zaman: Needed for explosive cameos and all-round contributions. | Dushmantha Chameera: The pace threat who was the Player of the Match in their last encounter. |
| Usman Tariq & Shaheen Afridi: The frontline bowling combination. | Wanindu Hasaranga & Maheesh Theekshana: The spin duo vital for controlling the middle overs. |
This final promises a high-octane battle to crown the T20 Tri-Series champion.
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