Pakistan Chooses to Bowl First Against Sri Lanka in Tri-Series Match
In a crucial T20I tri-series match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka. The match took place on November 22, 2025, and served as the final league contest of the series.
Match Context
Both teams entered the matchup with different forms. Pakistan was riding high on a five-match winning streak, while Sri Lanka had managed just one win in their last five T20Is. Pakistan had already secured a place in the final, winning all three of their tri-series matches. In contrast, Sri Lanka needed to win this match to advance, having lost both of their initial games before finally defeating Zimbabwe.
Team Line-ups
Here are the squads for both teams:
Pakistan Squad
- Salman Ali Agha (c)
- Hassan Nawaz
- Abrar Ahmed
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Mohammad Salman Mirza
- Naseem Shah
- Sahibzada Farhan (wk)
- Saim Ayub
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Usman Khan (wk)
- Usman Tariq
Sri Lanka Squad
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Kusal Perera
- Kamil Mishara
- Kamindu Mendis
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Janith Liyanage
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dushan Hemantha
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Nuwan Thushara
- Asitha Fernando
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Eshan Malinga
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other in T20Is a total of 25 times. Pakistan leads with 15 wins, while Sri Lanka has claimed victory 10 times. Their last encounter in this tri-series saw Pakistan achieving a significant seven-wicket win.
Match Importance
With the stakes high, this match is critical for Sri Lanka’s hopes of progressing to the final. The outcome will not only impact their series chances but also provide insights into their form as they aim to secure a spot in the decisive match-up.
