The much awaited ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Now all set for the second match, the hosts have taken a slender 1-0 lead after securing a narrow six-run win in the opening match of the thrilling series.
The first match was a high-scoring affair with Pakistan’s middle order led by an extraordinary century salman ali aga (105*), saved the innings from 95/4 and made a challenging score of 299/5. Chasing the target, Sri Lanka fought tooth and nail with all-rounders. Wanindu Hasaranga Played a destructive innings of 59 but ultimately fell short, ensuring the pressure was on for the visitors to level the series in this crucial second encounter at the same venue.
PAK vs SL, 2nd ODI: Match Details
| Description | Information |
| date and time | 13 November (Thursday); 3:00 PM IST / 09:30 AM GMT / 2:30 PM local |
| venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Head-to-head record (ODI) | Pakistan leads the historical record, having won 93 out of 157 matches played against Sri Lanka and won 59 matches, while 4 matches yielded no result and 1 match was tied. |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to remain batting friendly, with 299 runs already supported in the first ODI. The average first innings score at this venue in ODIs hovers around 244, but recent games have shown that it can easily reach 300 or more.
The surface provides some early pace for the fast bowlers, which Pakistan has Haris Rauf Took advantage of this by taking four wickets in the opener. However, the pitch becomes increasingly flat, making it easier to play strokes. As the game progresses, the spinners are expected to have more impact, with Hasaranga getting wrist spin Abrar Ahmed Important Given the result in the first match and the nature of the surface, the team winning the toss will likely prefer to bowl first and prepare themselves to chase the target under lights.
Team dynamics and key players
Pakistan: The home team will be confident after their first ODI win, which was saved by the middle-order partnership. salman ali aga And Hussain Talatincluding top ranking Babar Azam And Fakhar ZamanWill be keen to convert their starts into big scores, as they failed to capitalize on it in the opening matches of the series. The bowling attack remains powerful led by the captain’s pace Shaheen Afridi And the impact of Rauf, who will be crucial in taking early wickets and stopping the flow of runs in the death overs.
Sri Lanka: The visiting team will feel that they have let the first match slip away after a brilliant start from their openers. Pathum Nissanka And kamil misharafocus for captain charit asalanka will be on ensuring the middle order, which also includes Kusal MendisPerforms better under pressure to support Hasaranga’s efforts. Despite Hasaranga’s three wickets, the bowling unit needs to be more disciplined, especially against Pakistan’s lower-order batsmen, to restrict the hosts to a more manageable total.
PAK vs SL, 2nd ODI: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan won the toss and batted first
- Pakistan Powerplay Score: 50-60 (10 overs)
- Pakistan’s total score: 280-300
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka won the toss and batted first
- Sri Lanka Powerplay Score: 55-65 (10 overs)
- Sri Lanka’s total score: 265-285
Match Result: Pakistan will win the match
Also read: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2025: Rawalpindi pitch report, ODI stats and records
