RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series starting Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, as the hosts look to extend their recent white-ball winning streak.
The second and third ODIs will also be played at the same venue on November 13 and 15. All matches will begin at 2:30 pm local time, with the toss scheduled for 2:00 pm, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Trophy unveiled at Pakistan Monument
The trophy for the ODI series was unveiled on Monday at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka attended the ceremony.
Photos shared by the Pakistan Cricket Team’s official social media accounts showed both captains posing with the trophy. The event was captioned: “KFC Presents Bank Alfalah Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2025 Trophy Unveiled.”
Pakistan Monument, Islamabad 📍
KFC Presents Bank Alfalah Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2025 trophy unveiled 🏆#PAKvSL | #JeetKaScene pic.twitter.com/ZBno0l2m6K
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 10, 2025
Pakistan seek to build on South Africa success
Pakistan enter the series following a 2-1 victory over South Africa in both ODI and T20I formats earlier this month. The series marked Shaheen Shah Afridi’s first assignment as ODI captain.
“The series win against South Africa in Faisalabad was a great boost for our confidence,” Afridi said on the eve of the opening match.
🏆 KFC presents Bank Alfalah Pakistan 🆚 Sri Lanka ODI Series 2025 trophy reveal at the Pakistan Monument, Islamabad 🇵🇰✨
Hear from both captains before the action begins tomorrow 🔊#PAKvSL | #JeetKaScene pic.twitter.com/ZNROZlqTVN
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 10, 2025
“Our focus now is to carry that winning momentum forward. We want to build consistency and improve as a team in every department.”
Afridi praised Sri Lanka as “a disciplined side” and said Pakistan would need to “play smart cricket and stay positive” to maintain their winning run.
Head-to-head record
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other 157 times in ODIs. Pakistan have won 93 matches, while Sri Lanka have claimed 59 victories. One match ended in a tie and four produced no result.
On home soil, Pakistan lead the head-to-head with 18 wins from 30 matches. The last bilateral ODI series between the two teams in Pakistan was played in 2019, which the hosts won 2-0.
Among current players, Babar Azam has a strong record against Sri Lanka. In 12 ODIs, he has scored 535 runs at an average of 53.50, including three centuries and one half-century.
Squads announced
Pakistan’s 15-member ODI squad includes Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Nawaz.
Sri Lanka’s 16-member side will be led by Charith Asalanka, featuring key players such as Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, and Maheesh Theekshana.
Tri-nation series
The ODI series will be followed by a T20I tri-nation tournament featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, scheduled from 17 to 29 November in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
The final will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 29 November.
