Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Match Prediction 2025: All You Need to Know
PAK vs SL Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st ODI?
As Pakistan gears up to take on Sri Lanka in the first of the three-match ODI series, cricket fans are buzzing with excitement. In this detailed prediction article, we will delve into various aspects of the upcoming game, including match prediction, toss prediction, score prediction, best batter prediction, and best bowler prediction for the 1st ODI in 2025.
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025: Match Details
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI is scheduled to take place on November 11, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the action live on the Sports TV YouTube Channel.
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have a rich cricketing history, having faced each other in 157 ODI matches. Pakistan holds a significant lead over Sri Lanka, having won 93 matches compared to Sri Lanka’s 59 victories. The rivalry has also seen one tied game and four matches with no result.
Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to favor spinners, making it a challenging surface for batsmen. With dew unlikely to come into play, the team winning the toss should opt to bowl first. The weather forecast indicates clear skies with no chance of rain, and temperatures ranging from 9 to 24 degrees.
Probable XIs
Based on current form and fitness, the probable playing XIs for the first ODI are:
Pakistan Playing 11: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando
Score Prediction and Players to Watch
A competitive score of 270-280 is expected for the team batting first. Key players to watch out for include Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Nawaz for Pakistan, and Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranaga, and Dushmantha Chameera for Sri Lanka.
Best Batsman and Bowler Predictions
For Pakistan, the best batsman prediction is between Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, while for Sri Lanka, it’s between Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka. In terms of bowling, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz are the top contenders for Pakistan, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera lead the pack for Sri Lanka.
Match Prediction
With Pakistan being the favorite and expected to win the match, all eyes will be on the thrilling encounter between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the series.
