Match: 2nd ODI (Day/Night), Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM Local Time (3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT)
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Series Status: Pakistan leads 1-0
What Happened in the First ODI?
Pakistan started the series with an exciting six-run victory in a nail-biting finish at the same venue. Salman Ali Agha scored an unbeaten 105 off 87 balls, while Hussain Talat made 62 runs, helping Pakistan reach 299 runs. Haris Rauf bowled a match-winning spell with four wickets, defending the total despite a fighting 59 from Wanindu Hasaranga, who also took three wickets.
Expected Playing XIs
Pakistan (Likely XI)
Based on reports from multiple cricket sources, Pakistan is expected to field an unchanged team:
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Salman Ali Agha
- Hussain Talat
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Naseem Shah
Source: Khelnow, CricketAddictor, Newsytes
Sri Lanka (Likely XI)
Sri Lanka is also expected to go with the same playing eleven:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kamil Mishara
- Kusal Mendis
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Asitha Fernando
Source: Khelnow, CricketAddictor, Newsytes
Note: These are likely XIs based on the first match and pre-match analysis. Official teams will be announced at the toss.
Players to Watch
| Team | Batters | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Salman Ali Agha (century in 1st ODI), Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan | Haris Rauf (4 wickets in 1st ODI), Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah |
| Sri Lanka | Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (59 runs in 1st ODI), Charith Asalanka | Wanindu Hasaranga (3 wickets in 1st ODI), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana |
Pitch and Weather Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is excellent for batting, with both teams scoring over 290 runs in the first game. Fast bowlers will get some help with the new ball early on, and spinners will become more effective as the pitch dries out later in the match.
The weather is predicted to be clear and sunny with no clouds. The temperature will reach a maximum of 24°C with average humidity of 36 percent. There is no chance of rain, so fans can expect a full game without interruptions.
What to Expect
Pakistan will be confident after their close win and will want to seal the series on home soil. Their main strength is the fast bowling attack led by Haris Rauf, who picked up four wickets including two in two balls. However, Pakistan’s opening pair of Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub hasn’t been able to perform as a partnership, which remains a concern.
Sri Lanka was happy with the start from openers Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara, but their middle order couldn’t finish the job. The team lost more wickets than they should have in the middle overs, which cost them the game. Sri Lanka will need their top five batters to score more runs and bat with better responsibility.
Prediction
Pakistan starts as the favorite to win this match and seal the series. The home conditions suit them well, and their bowling attack is in excellent form. Sri Lanka has the talent to fight back, but they need to improve their batting in the middle overs.
Our Prediction: Pakistan to win and take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series.
Where to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live from the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium starting at 2:30 PM local time (3:00 PM IST). Check your local broadcaster for live streaming details.