Pakistan will face Sri Lanka In the third match of the Pakistan T20I triangular series. PAK vs SL match preview provides today’s match details for the third match of the series.
PAK vs SL Match Preview- Pakistan T20I Tri Series 2025, Match 3:
Date and Place:
The PAK vs SL match will be played on 22nd November at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. The game will start at 6:30 pm Indian time.
Squad:
Pakistan
Salman Ali Aga (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saeem Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
Sri Lanka
Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Pawan Rathnayake, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Zenith Liyanage, Vijayakanth Viakanth, Mahesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Ishan Malinga.
PAK vs SL Key Battles:
Saim Ayub vs Dushmantha Chameera
Saim Ayub will be looking to prolong the start he got in the upcoming match against Sri Lanka, which the opener was unable to get in the last game against Zimbabwe.
Ayub will have to face the challenge of Dushmantha Chameera, who will try to take wickets in the first six overs for Sri Lanka.
Babar Azam vs Nuwan Thushara
Former Pakistani captain Babar Azam will be looking to leave his mark in the ongoing tri-series after being out for a duck against Zimbabwe.
Babar will have to deal with Nuwan Thushara’s bowling, which was a bit expensive in the team’s first match against Zimbabwe and will look to make a strong comeback in the next match.
Pathum Nissanka vs Shaheen Afridi
After being out without opening the account against Zimbabwe, Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka will have to perform well and score runs for the team.
Nissanka will face the challenge of Shaheen Afridi, who will look to get rid of him in the first over of the game, which he is known for.
Dasun Shanaka vs Mohammad Nawaz
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shankar, batting in the middle order, will play an important role in dealing with the Pakistani spinners as he is good against spin.
Shanaka will be up against Mohammad Nawaz, who has been in great form with both bat and ball and he would like to continue the same in this particular match and lead his team to victory.
PAK vs SL Key Players:
Clean– Babar Azam, Salman Ali Aga, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz
number– Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
PAK vs SL Weather Report:
There is no possibility of rain during the game as the maximum temperature in Rawalpindi is 23°C and minimum is 8°C.
conclusion
Pakistan would like to maintain their good form in the T20I format of the game by registering a win in the match against Sri Lanka.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance with the bat against Zimbabwe.
