PAK vs SL 1st ODI Preview & Prediction: Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025 on Tuesday, November 11 2025, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting at 15:30 IST.
After a stellar performance in the ODI series against South Africa, captain Shaheen Afridi will be looking to continue his winning streak. The hosts appear confident, while Sri Lanka will be eager to get off to a strong start to the series.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan team, led by Charith Asalanka, will look to adapt to the conditions in Rawalpindi and challenge Pakistan with both bat and ball.
In this article, we take a look at the PAK vs SL 1st ODI Match Preview, Pitch Report, Prediction & Stats.
Match Details – PAK vs SL 1st ODI
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI |
| Date | Tuesday, 1th November 2025 |
| Time | 15:30 IST |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Format | ODI |
PAK vs SL Team Preview & Analysis
Pakistan
The Green Shirts enter this series full of confidence after their recent performances. Captain Shaheen Afridi will be hoping for his bowlers to continue their strong form and convert good starts from the top order into big scores.
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Mohammad Rizwan will be heavily relied upon for batting stability. All-rounders Agha Salman and Faheem Ashraf will play a key role in maintaining balance.
On the bowling front, Pakistan’s fast bowling attack, led by Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf, is their biggest strength. Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed will lead the spin department.
Key Players to Watch:
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, will field a strong team to give Pakistan a tough challenge. Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kamindu Mendis will lead the batting, while Asalanka himself is in excellent form – scoring 456 runs in the last 10 ODIs.
Dushmantha Chameera and Asitha Fernando are the pace bowlers, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana provide valuable spin options for control in the middle overs.
Key Players to Watch:
Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana
Read Also: PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Records & Stats
PAK vs SL Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan Playing XI
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (c)
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Salman Agha
- Faheem Ashraf
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka Playing XI
- Charith Asalanka (c)
- Kusal Mendis
- Pathum Nissanka
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Asitha Fernando
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Pramod Madushan
PAK vs SL Pitch Report – Rawalpindi
The Rawalpindi surface is known for offering excellent batting conditions with true bounce. Fast bowlers get some movement early on, but once settled, batsmen can play freely. The average first-innings score here is around 240–260 runs.
Teams chasing have won most of the recent matches at this venue, so the toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first.
Pitch Type: Balanced
Batting Conditions: High Scoring
Pace Bowling: Bounce & Seam
Spin Bowling: Average Turn
Weather Forecast – Rawalpindi, Nov 11, 2025
| Time | Temperature | Rain | Clouds | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 PM | 24°C | 0% | Sunny | 6 km/h |
| 04:00 PM | 22°C | 0% | Clear | 5 km/h |
| 07:00 PM | 19°C | 0% | Clear | 3 km/h |
Perfect conditions for cricket — sunny skies and no rain expected.
PAK vs SL 1st ODI Win Prediction
| Team | Winning Probability | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 56% | Home advantage, in-form pacers |
| Sri Lanka | 44% | Balanced attack, strong middle order |
Prediction: Pakistan are favourites to take a 1-0 lead in the series by winning the first ODI in Rawalpindi, thanks to their excellent home record and strong bowling attack.
