Pakistan faces Sri Lanka in the final of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium today, starting at 6:00 PM local time, after Sri Lanka edged Pakistan by six runs in the semi-final qualifier to advance. Pakistan, hosting the tournament, seeks redemption on home soil following their narrow loss where Dushmantha Chameera’s four-wicket haul restricted them to 178/7 chasing 184.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium features a batting-friendly surface with even pace and bounce, favoring high scores in T20Is where the average first innings total ranges from 140-187 runs. Shorter boundaries and flat tracks often lead to run feasts, though early swing under lights aids pacers.
Pakistan holds a 14-10 edge over Sri Lanka in T20Is overall, but Sri Lanka won four of the last five encounters, including the recent tri-series qualifier. Key performers include Shoaib Malik for Pakistan runs historically, while Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara have strong records.
Key Players
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Pakistan: Agha Salman (c) scored an unbeaten 63 in the qualifier; Babar Azam anchors the top order; Naseem Shah leads the pace attack.
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Sri Lanka: Dushmantha Chameera (4/ recent match); Wanindu Hasaranga for spin; Dasun Shanaka (c) for all-round impact.
PAK vs SL Match Details
- Match: Final T20-Tri-Series
- Teams: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
- Date: 29 November 2025
- Time: 06:00 PM PST
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
PAK vs SL Live streaming Info
In Pakistan, the match is broadcast live on TV channels A Sports and Ten Sports. For live streaming, viewers in Pakistan can use the Tapmad and Tamasha apps.
- In Pakistan, A Sports and Ten Sports will broadcast all Pakistan vs South Africa Test matches live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Tapmad and Tamasha apps.
- In South Africa, SuperSport will provide live broadcast coverage of the series.
- In the United States, Willow TV will broadcast and livestream all Pakistan vs South Africa Test matches.
- In the United Kingdom, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s OTT platform, PCB Live, will stream the series live.
- In Sri Lanka, Dialog TV will broadcast the series live.
- In Bangladesh, TSports will provide live coverage of the matches.
- In the Middle East and North Africa, the series will be streamed live on Cricbuzz.
- In India, currently, there is no official broadcast or streaming package available for the Test series.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
The Tamasha app is a popular streaming platform in Pakistan that offers live cricket streaming, movies, TV dramas, and news channels.
Live Streaming Info:
SL vs PAK 2025 match will be live on A Sports.
Live Score Info:
Playing XIs:
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, Pakistan Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana
Pakistan enters the final as favorites on home soil at Rawalpindi, boasting a strong bowling unit led by Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, and Mohammad Nawaz, who impressed in the tri-series despite the semi-final loss. Batting relies on Sahibzada Farhan’s consistency at the top, with Agha Salman (captain) delivering a crucial 63 off 44 in the chase against Sri Lanka, supported by Usman Khan’s 33 and Nawaz’s 26 off 17. The middle order, including Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, must fire to counter Sri Lanka’s pace, while pacers like Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf provide depth
Sri Lanka arrives buoyant after defending 184 against Pakistan in the qualifier, powered by Dushmantha Chameera’s 4/20 and Eshan Malinga’s 2/54 to restrict the hosts. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis anchor the top order with bulk scoring, but Dasun Shanaka (captain), Kamil Mishara (76 in qualifier), and Janith Liyanage need bigger contributions for balance. Wanindu Hasaranga leads the spin attack alongside Maheesh Theekshana, with Kusal Perera’s 168 runs at a 128.24 strike rate against Pakistan highlighting his threat.