PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record in ODIs: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Stats, Wins & Key Highlights
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head in ODIs: Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, 13 November 2025, starting at 3:30 PM IST.
After a thrilling 6-run win in the opening match, Shaheen Afridi’s Pakistan will aim to seal the series, while Charith Asalanka’s Sri Lanka will be desperate to bounce back and level it 1-1.
Let’s take a look at the PAK vs SL Head-to-Head record, recent performances, key player battles, pitch report, and match prediction ahead of this second ODI clash.
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | PAK Won | SL Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 94 | 58 | 4 |
Pakistan – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (PAK – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 25 | SL | Won | 6 runs | 299/5 – 293/9 |
| 08 Nov 25 | SA | Won | 7 wickets | 144/3 – 143/10 |
| 06 Nov 25 | SA | Lost | 8 wickets | 264/8 – 270/2 |
| 04 Nov 25 | SA | Won | 2 wickets | 269/9 – 263/10 |
| 12 Aug 25 | WI | Lost | 202 runs | 92/10 – 294/6 |
Sri Lanka – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (SL – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 25 | PAK | Lost | 6 runs | 293/9 – 299/5 |
| 31 Aug 25 | ZIM | Won | 5 wickets | 278/5 – 277/7 |
| 29 Aug 25 | ZIM | Won | 7 runs | 291/8 – 298/6 |
| 08 Jul 25 | BAN | Won | 99 runs | 285/7 – 186/10 |
| 05 Jul 25 | BAN | Lost | 16 runs | 232/10 – 248/10 |
Key Player Battles
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Babar Azam vs Wanindu Hasaranga – A battle of technique vs guile. Babar’s class will be tested against Hasaranga’s variations.
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Shaheen Afridi vs Kusal Mendis – Early swing vs top-order stability. Shaheen will look to strike in the power play.
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Agha Salman vs Dushmantha Chameera – Agha’s form could decide Pakistan’s middle order against Chameera’s pace.
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Charith Asalanka vs Haris Rauf – The Lankan skipper’s composure vs Rauf’s pace burst in the death overs.
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Mohammad Rizwan vs Maheesh Theekshana – Rizwan’s sweep game against Theekshana’s tight spin.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report
Average 1st Innings Score: 245 runs
Pitch Type: Balanced surface
Batting Conditions: Excellent for shot-making
Pace Bowling: Bounce and early seam movement
Spin Bowling: Average turn, mainly for control
Toss Prediction: Bowl first – chasing teams have had more success here.
Weather Report – Rawalpindi, November 13, 2025
| Time | Temperature | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 PM | 24°C | 0% | 6 km/h | Sunny |
| 04:00 PM | 22°C | 0% | 5 km/h | Clear |
| 07:00 PM | 19°C | 0% | 3 km/h | Clear |
Conditions: Perfect for cricket – bright sunshine and no rain expected.
PAK vs SL 2nd ODI – Match Prediction
Pakistan will enter this game with momentum after their close win in the series opener. Their top order is in form, and the bowling trio of Shaheen, Haris, and Naseem continues to trouble opponents.
Sri Lanka showed fighting spirit, but will need a stronger showing from their top order to stay alive in the series.
Prediction: Pakistan to win the 2nd ODI and take an unassailable 2-0 lead.