Rawalpindi, November 29, 2025 - Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the final of the T20I Tri-Series against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
Pakistan, led by captain Salman Agha, will be aiming to capitalize on their strong form throughout the series, despite a recent loss to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, captained by Dasun Shanaka, will be looking to carry forward the momentum from their recent victories, including a thrilling win against Pakistan, which secured their place in the final.
Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team ahead of the final, acknowledging their consistent performance over the past few months. He highlighted the team's positive approach to handling batting collapses and the importance of individual accountability. Agha also emphasized the significance of the match as preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka, after a shaky start to the series including a loss to Zimbabwe, demonstrated resilience with consecutive wins to reach the final. Their recent victory against Pakistan by six runs showcased their fighting spirit.
In the previous encounter between the two teams, Pakistan set a target of 185, but faced early setbacks due to Dushmanta Chameera's bowling. Salman Agha and Usman Khan formed crucial partnerships to keep Pakistan in contention. Ultimately, Chameera's impressive finish secured the win for Sri Lanka.
The head-to-head record in T20Is between Pakistan and Sri Lanka stands at 26 matches, with Pakistan winning 15 and Sri Lanka 11.
Likely Playing XI:
- Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Sahibzada Farhan.
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga.
Cricket fans in India can stream the match live via the Sports TV YouTube channel.
With both teams eager to claim the T20I Tri-Series title, a thrilling contest is expected at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
