Pakistan takes on Sri Lanka in the 3rd match of the T20I Tri-Series today. The clash happens at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 22, 2025. Pakistan arrives with winning momentum after beating Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in the opening match. Sri Lanka will aim to register their first win of the tournament.
🔥 Quick Facts:
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Date: November 22, 2025 | 6:00 PM local time
Series: Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 (runs through November 29)
Pakistan’s Record: Won 1 of 2 games so far in the tournament
Head-to-Head in T20Is: Pakistan leads with 14 wins to Sri Lanka’s 10 wins in 24 T20I encounters
Betting Odds: Pakistan clear favorites at 1.55 vs Sri Lanka at 2.44
Pakistan Enters With Momentum
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in their opening T20I Tri-Series match. The team posted 151/5 in 19.2 overs chasing Zimbabwe’s 147/8. This victory shows they’re in form heading into today’s match. Pakistan has been consistent in recent bilateral ODI series too, winning their last 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka by 6 wickets with 32 balls remaining just 6 days ago. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka hasn’t secured a win yet in the tournament. They lost to Zimbabwe in the 2nd match and want to break their losing streak today.
Head-to-Head Rivalry and Key Statistics
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 24 T20I encounters since 2017. Pakistan dominates with 17 wins in 24 games played in that period. Overall in ODI cricket, Pakistan has won 93 of 157 games against Sri Lanka. This strong record suggests Pakistan enters today’s match as clear favorites based on historical performance. The betting markets reflect this—Dafabet prices Pakistan at 1.55 while Sri Lanka sits at 2.44. Recent form compounds the advantage for Pakistan.
Category
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
T20I Tri-Series Matches
Won 1 (vs ZIM)
Lost 1 (vs ZIM)
Head-to-Head T20Is (All-Time)
14 wins
10 wins
Head-to-Head ODIs (All-Time)
93 wins (out of 157)
59 wins (out of 157)
Recent Form
Won 3rd ODI vs SL (6 days ago)
Lost 3rd ODI vs PAK (6 days ago)
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host today’s match. Pakistan plays at home, which gives them additional advantages—familiarity with pitch conditions and crowd support. Sri Lanka needs to adapt quickly to the venue dynamics to compete.
What To Watch For Today
Key factors that could influence today’s T20I Tri-Series match:
Fakhar Zaman’s Form: Pakistan has won 77% of matches when Zaman scores over 50 runs
Boundary Rate: T20I cricket depends heavily on aggressive batting early on
Sri Lanka’s First Win: They’re still searching for their first tournament victory
Bowling Performances: Pakistan’s bowling unit impressed against Zimbabwe
Injury Updates: Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando suffered recent illness
Can Sri Lanka Stop Pakistan’s Winning Run?
Pakistan looks unstoppable right now. They’ve won matches across formats recently. Sri Lanka hasn’t got off the mark yet in this tournament. But here’s the thing—T20I cricket is unpredictable. One good batting performance or sharp bowling from Sri Lanka could flip the script entirely. The 3rd match of any series often shows patterns emerging. Teams like Sri Lanka tend to adapt after losses. Still, the statistics, form, and betting odds all favor Pakistan to extend their winning streak today at Rawalpindi. Which team will come out on top in this crucial Tri-Series clash?
Sources
ESPNCricinfo – Match schedules and live scores from Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025
Sporting News – Betting odds and predictions for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Cricket Addictor – Head-to-head statistics and match predictions
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