Pakistan gave a neat presentation to Won over Sri Lanka by six wickets In the third and final ODI in Rawalpindi, they took the series 3–0. The host nation’s victory was dictated by a disciplined bowling effort, led by Mohammad WasimWhich helped in restricting the visitors to a modest score of 211 runs. Despite a strong struggle from the Sri Lankan spinners in the middle overs, the opener scored a crucial half-century Fakhar Zaman And a quiet, unbeaten innings Mohammad Rizwan This ensured that Pakistan chased the target comfortably. The win was achieved with 5.2 overs to spare, ending a successful series for the home team and a struggling tour of Sri Lanka.
PAK vs SL, 3rd ODI: Mohammad Wasim and Faisal Akram lead Pakistan’s disciplined bowling effort
Sri LankaThe innings, which started with aggressive intentions, seemed to be aiming for a score of more than 300 runs as an opener. Pathum Nissanka And kamil mishara There was a quick partnership of 50 runs in the first eight overs. Mishra was particularly effective in punishing Shaheen Afridi Initially, this contributed to Pakistan losing a 50-run opening partnership for the sixth consecutive time in ODIs.
However, Pakistan quickly regained control, beginning when Nissanka’s inside edge hit the stumps, sparking a typical Sri Lankan collapse. Mohammad Wasim Was the main destroyer, using the extra bounce to claim the outside edge of Mishra and later returned to clean bowl the stand-in captain Kusal Mendis Concluding with an excellent spell of 3 wickets for 47 runs, with a sharp yorker.
Introduction to left arm wrist spinner Faisal Akramwho replaced Abrar AhmedProven to be highly effective; He deployed his variations efficiently, keeping the batsmen honest in the middle overs. Akram struck a crucial double, including a brilliant ball that broke Sadira SamarawickramaHis defense fell just two runs short of a half-century, and led to an easy return catch. Kamindu MendisDespite the debutant’s spirited 32 runs Pawan Rathnayake In the end, Sri Lanka was all out for only 211 runs, which Pakistan could never consider as enough.
PAK vs SL, 3rd ODI: Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan help Pakistan whitewash the series
When the young wicketkeeper turned batsman, the chase was in danger right from the start Hasibullah Khan Was out for a duck in 12 balls, resulting in a desperate smash straight to mid-on. However, Fakhar immediately took the initiative and tried to make up for the early loss by scoring quickly. Zaman’s freedom was helped by the arrival of Babar Azam, whose presence boosted the crowd’s enthusiasm, while the opener focused on finding the gaps regularly during the powerplay.
The turning point for Sri Lanka came when the leg spinner jeffrey wandersayPlaying his first game of the series, he managed to bring his team back into the contest. After Zaman hit a boundary, the opener again went after him, only for Kamindu to take a brilliant diving catch in the deep, ending Zaman’s quickfire innings of 55 runs. After this, Vandersay completed the double blow by getting out. Babar Azam With a deceptive googly that rocketed through the gate, momentarily put the pressure on Pakistan.
Despite Babar’s defeat and Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan And Hussain Talat Giving up, prioritizing wicket protection over run rate for the next ten overs, only 32 runs were scored. The patient approach worked, as Sri Lanka were kept out of the wickets column, and posed no threat at the modest asking rate. Rizwan eventually scored an unbeaten 61*, while Talat provided solid support, pulling Pakistan comfortably over the finish line with 32 balls to spare, securing a 3–0 clean sweep.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Well done, boys! Pakistan is proud of you!
My best wishes to our cricket team on their clean sweep of the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Great work by the team, management and Chairman PCB @MohsinnaqviC42
What a great display of skill and teamwork! Shahbash 👏🏻
My appreciation…– Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) 17 November 2025
Congratulations to Pakistan for the clean sweep over Sri Lanka. They were undoubtedly worthy winners. As far as Sri Lanka are concerned, they will regret missing chances which could have resulted in a better end to the series. There is much to think about and work towards for the future of Sri Lanka.
– Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket) 16 November 2025
The importance of a good left arm wrist spinner is on display – Faisal Akram, very impressive.
– Zainab Abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) 16 November 2025
Faisal Akram is a genuine match winner and a good spinner. We need to give him plenty of play from now on. Not only a good cricketer but also a great kid. Hope we will support him properly. #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/3ZsRdOfehe
– Haroon (@hazharoon) 16 November 2025
memorable day
Clean sweep in ODI series against Sri Lanka
Rising Stars win against India in Asia Cup
Congratulations Pakistan 🇵🇰– Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) 16 November 2025
Congratulations Pakistan 🇵🇰
The series may be yours, but Sri Lanka achieved some big wins, we defeated terror, came out fearlessly in all three ODIs and emerged as true heroes.🇱🇰 #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/9BEwWSsYRI
– Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) 16 November 2025
Last 4 results of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI series.
2015- Pakistan won 3-2
2017- Pakistan won 5-0
2019- Pakistan won 2-0
2025*- Pakistan won 3-0 pic.twitter.com/fphI0oCp2w-Salman. (@TsMeSalman) 16 November 2025
Chiefs win 3-0 🇵🇰👏
A clinical performance by the boys in three sports. Pakistan won the ODI series 3-0 with discipline and composure. Well done team, keep the momentum going 🇵🇰 and Shaheen beats India A by 8 wickets 🔥💚#PAKvSL #PakistanCricket #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/owCBnBDiPK– Nazia Sheikh 🇵🇰 (@n_sheikh007) 16 November 2025
Pakistan cleaned up the mess #PAKvSL Series 3-0. Congratulations!
Distinguished guests including Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, US Chargé d’affaires Natalie Baker and Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral (Retd) Fred Seneviratne enjoyed the match. pic.twitter.com/bLwHhVRgMK
– Syed Khalid Hamdani (@HamdaniPSP) 16 November 2025
Pakistan won the ODI series 3-0#Cricket #PAKvSL #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/aQeebWf7yi
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 17 November 2025
