Superb chase! Pakistan won by 6 wickets against Sri Lanka today in a thrilling match. Get all the details on how the Men in Green secured their win and the series.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Batting (Total: 211 All Out in 45.2 Overs)
| Player Name | Runs (R) | Balls (B) |
| Pathum Nissanka | 34 | 44 |
| Kamil Mishara | 23 | 24 |
| Kusal Mendis | 3 | 11 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 48 | 61 |
| Charith Asalanka | 28 | 39 |
| Janith Liyanage | 12 | 16 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 13 | 19 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 17 | 25 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 2 | 4 |
| Pramod Madushan | 15 | 16 |
| Eshan Malinga | 0 | 4 |
🇵🇰 Pakistan won (Total: 215/4 in 44.4 Overs)
| Player Name | Runs (R) | Balls (B) |
| Fakhar Zaman | 2 | 7 |
| Haseebullah Khan | 10 | 17 |
| Babar Azam | 40 | 50 |
| Salman Agha | 38 | 39 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 60 | 91 |
| Hussain Talat | 39* | 55* |
🏆 Pakistan Complete Series Sweep with Clinical 6-Wicket Victory Over Sri Lanka
Rawalpindi, November 16, 2025 – Pakistan completed a dominant 3-0 clean sweep over Sri Lanka in the One-Day International series today, securing the third and final match by a clinical six-wicket margin. The victory in Rawalpindi was a testament to Pakistan’s bowling depth and the calm, controlled chasing prowess of their middle order, spearheaded by a masterful half-century from the ever-reliable Mohammad Rizwan.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Falter After Promising Start
Having won the toss and elected to field, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi’s decision paid immediate dividends as the bowlers, showing remarkable discipline, restricted the Sri Lankan batters throughout their innings. The visitors were eventually bowled out for a below-par total of 211 in 45.2 overs.
The top order for Sri Lanka showed glimpses of promise, with Pathum Nissanka (24 off 27) and Kamil Mishara (29 off 30) getting off to quick starts. However, the Pakistani attack was unrelenting in breaking partnerships just as they began to blossom. Sadeera Samarawickrama provided the most resistance, crafting a patient 48 off 65 balls, and Kusal Mendis chipped in with a solid 34. Yet, no batter could convert a start into a match-defining score.
The star with the ball for Pakistan was the impressive young fast-bowler Mohammad Wasim Jr., who led the charge with a commendable spell, claiming 3 wickets for 38 runs. His disciplined line and length, coupled with the pace and aggression of Haris Rauf (2/44) and the subtle variations from debutant left-arm wrist-spinner Faisal Akram (2/30), ensured the Sri Lankan innings never truly gathered momentum. The hosts’ bowlers operated as a cohesive unit, suffocating the run rate and ensuring the tourists fell well short of a competitive total.
🇵🇰 Rizwan and Talat Anchor the Chase
Chasing 212 for victory, Pakistan’s innings experienced a slightly wobbly start. Opener Fakhar Zaman fell early for a single-digit score, and Haseebullah Khan, playing in his debut match, was also dismissed cheaply. The hosts were briefly under pressure at 69 for 2, but former captain Babar Azam brought his usual elegance and composure to the crease.
Azam, building on his century from the second ODI, combined effectively with Salman Agha before both were dismissed in quick succession, leaving Pakistan at a tricky 115 for 4. The match was finely balanced, with Sri Lanka’s spinners, particularly Jeffrey Vandersay, sensing a chance for an upset.
However, the experienced head of Mohammad Rizwan (61 off 92 balls) combined with the emerging talent of Hussain Talat (39 off 57 balls)* to completely nullify the threat. Rizwan, in his trademark manner, played the anchor, rotating the strike masterfully and punishing the loose balls without taking undue risks. His perfectly paced half-century was an exhibition of textbook ODI batting, ensuring the required run rate remained well within control.
The fifth-wicket partnership between Rizwan and Talat was worth a crucial 100 runs, systematically dismantling the hopes of the Sri Lankan side. Hussain Talat, playing with maturity, provided excellent support, hitting well-timed boundaries and running hard between the wickets. The duo safely navigated the middle overs and took the team within touching distance of the target.
Pakistan won by 6 wickets against Sri Lanka (Conclusion)
Pakistan ultimately cruised past the target with 6 wickets and 32 balls remaining, cementing a comprehensive series whitewash. The victory not only highlights the depth of talent available to the Pakistani team but also sends a strong message about their ability to chase modest totals with control and precision. Mohammad Rizwan was rightly named the Player of the Match for his outstanding, match-winning knock. For Sri Lanka, the series proved challenging, and they will look to regroup and find consistency before their upcoming T20I engagements.
