The Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka T20I tri-series continues with a crucial match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch in India

Unfortunately, Indian television channels will not broadcast the Pakistan-Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series. This is likely due to strained relations between India and Pakistan. However, fans in India can still catch the live streaming action on the Sports TV YouTube channel.

Match Overview

Pakistan and Zimbabwe have each secured a win, while Sri Lanka is seeking their first victory in the series. Sri Lanka is under pressure after a heavy defeat in their first match against Zimbabwe. Their batting line-up faltered, with only Dasun Shanaka offering some resistance. Pakistan, on the other hand, secured a 5-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the series opener, with Fakhar Zaman top-scoring with 44 runs.

Predicted Playing XIs

Here are the predicted playing XIs for both teams:

• Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.

• Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara.

Key Players to Watch

• Pakistan: Babar Azam is a key component for Pakistan's batting stability. Fakhar Zaman is also in good form. Abrar Ahmed is expected to be a key bowler in the middle overs.
• Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera has a good record against Pakistan and is known for his aggressive opening. Wanindu Hasaranga's leg-spin could be impactful. The team will also rely on Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, and Maheesh Theekshana.

Predictions

Pakistan is favored to win, given their recent form and balanced team. Sri Lanka's batting needs to improve significantly after their collapse against Zimbabwe.

• The Sporting News predicts that if Pakistan bats first, they will score between 165 and 185 runs. If Sri Lanka bats first, they will score between 145 and 160 runs.
• TSN also predicts Kusal Perera to score 30+ runs and Wanindu Hasaranga to take 2+ wickets for Sri Lanka.