The Pakistan–Zimbabwe–Sri Lanka Tri-Series 2025 reaches its final league clash with the 6th match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled for 22 November 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan enter this game with strong momentum after winning three of their earlier matches — including a narrow victory over Sri Lanka in their opening encounter and dominant performances against Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have had a mixed run: a close loss to Pakistan in Match 1, a convincing win over Zimbabwe in Match 3, and a hard-fought scrap in Match 5 that exposed both positives and flaws. With the final approaching, this fixture becomes a must-win for Sri Lanka to keep their campaign alive.
Live Streaming Info
Fans can watch Pak vs Sri live on: PTV Sports & Ten Sports (Pakistan), Star Sports & Disney+ Hotstar (India), SuperSport (South Africa), Willow TV (USA), and Fox Sports (Australia). Match Start Time: 2:30 PM Local / 11:30 AM GMT / 5:30 PM IST
Team Analysis
Under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan have built a strong foundation across the earlier tri-series fixtures. In Match 1, Pakistan edged Sri Lanka by 6 runs after posting a competitive total anchored by Babar Azam and accelerated by Salman Ali Agha’s defining knock. In Match 2 and Match 4 against Zimbabwe, Pakistan displayed complete performances — explosive starts from Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, Babar’s consistency, and decisive bowling spells from Shaheen and Haris Rauf.
The batting strategy that succeeded earlier remains central: Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman setting aggressive platforms, Babar Azam consolidating the middle overs, and Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, and Hussain Talat driving late acceleration. Salman’s form, especially after his Player of the Match display against Sri Lanka in Match 1, has been one of Pakistan’s biggest assets.
Pakistan’s pace trio — Shaheen, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf — were instrumental in all three of Pakistan’s wins. Their early breakthroughs against Sri Lanka in Match 1 and Zimbabwe in Match 4 repeatedly pushed opposition sides onto the back foot. Spinners Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz have been reliable in containing runs, particularly in Matches 2 and 3, where middle-overs discipline determined control. For Pakistan to carry winning momentum into the final, they must maintain bowling discipline, avoid late-innings leakage, and continue the sharp fielding that defined their earlier fixtures.
Sri Lanka, captained by Kusal Mendis, enter this match under pressure after an up-and-down tri-series campaign. Their first meeting with Pakistan in Match 1 ended in heartbreak, falling short by just 6 runs despite a spirited middle-order effort from Asalanka. In their Match 3 win over Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka looked far more composed — driven by Hasaranga’s tight spell and Samarawickrama’s measured chase. However, Match 5 again exposed their inconsistencies: unstable starts, middle-order dependence, and lapses in death bowling.
Sri Lanka’s top order — Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando — struggled in Match 1 and Match 5, putting excessive pressure on the middle order. The middle trio — Mendis, Asalanka, and Samarawickrama — has carried Sri Lanka through most of the series, but they need early support to counter Pakistan’s strong pace attack. Sri Lanka’s biggest strength is their spin trio: Hasaranga, Theekshana, and Wellalage. They dominated Zimbabwe in Match 3 and kept Pakistan quiet in phases during Match 1. For Sri Lanka to stay alive in the tri-series, they need improved fast bowling support from Madushanka and Kumara, along with tighter fielding — two areas that cost them crucial moments in earlier fixtures.
Match Insights & Conclusion
Rawalpindi has produced consistent surfaces this tri-series: quick and batting-friendly early, then gradually assisting spinners as the innings progresses. Dew remains a factor, with teams often preferring to chase. With Pakistan seeking to consolidate top position and Sri Lanka needing a win to reach the final, the 6th match promises another tactical and high-intensity battle shaped by lessons from their earlier tri-series clashes. If you wanna catch this exciting match, scroll above and click on the link provided.
