The third and final ODI of the series will see Sri Lanka and Pakistan go head-to-head against each other on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The game will begin at 3:00 PM IST. The series has already been sealed by Pakistan as they won the first two games, but Sri Lanka would want to finish it with at least a win. Fans can expect a fighting match from Sri Lanka as both teams gear up for the final clash of the series. Pakistan So far, Pakistan have been the stronger side as they have shown good form with both bat and ball. They defended 299 runs in the first ODI and chased 288 with ease in the second game. Babar Azam starred in the last game with a brilliant 102-run knock and broke his long wait for a hundred. Other batters Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub have played crucial knocks too, giving Pakistan a reliable and deep batting lineup. Their bowlers have been sharp too. Haris Rauf’s four wickets in the first match, Shaheen Afridi’s leadership with the new ball and Abrar Ahmed’s strong spell of 3/41 in the second ODI have made Pakistan a tough side to face. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka come into the final ODI looking to avoid a series whitewash. They have shown patches of good play but have not been able to finish well at crucial junctures. There was a good start in the second match between Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara, though the middle order failed to capitalize on it. Sadeera Samarawickrama played a solid 42, while Hasaranga’s unbeaten 37 showed his worth down the order. The bowling has tried hard, with Pramod Madushan and Dushmantha Chameera picking important wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana and Hasaranga have kept things tight with spin. Sri Lanka will need a complete performance in this final match if they are to challenge Pakistan. PAK vs SL 3rd ODI Match Details PAK vs SL Match Details Match Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match Date and Time Friday, November 16; 3:00 p.m. IST Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Broadcasting and live streaming TV - NA, Live Stream - FanCode (app and website) PAK vs SL 3rd ODI Pitch Report The surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is likely to offer good amount of assistance to the batters. Pacers will have their say in the initials overs, but once set, the batters will be able to unleash their shots. Meanwhile, the spinners will come into action and will provide some good help during the second inning, but to get some purchase, they will have to bowl extraordinarily. The average first innings total is likely to be around 300. PAK vs SL 3rd ODI Weather Report The weather is expected to remain clear throughout the entire match, with no rain forecasted at any time. The conditions are expected to be ideal for this match, with the highest temperature expected to reach nearly 24°C during the day but is likely to drop during the night. The wind speed will be around 7 kmph. PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Records PAK vs SL head-to-head (in ODIs) Match Played 92 Won by Pakistan 38 Won by Sri Lanka 53 Draw 0 No Result 1 PAK vs SL 3rd ODI Probable XI Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando Players To Watch Out For In the PAK vs SL 3rd ODI Match Babar Azam | PAK: Babar Azam is in great nick after his classy hundred in the second ODI. He is the most important player for Pakistan in this match because of his excellent ability to pace an innings well and play long knocks. Wanindu Hasaranga | SL: Hasaranga has been Sri Lanka's most confident performer with both bat and ball. He is very important for Sri Lanka's chances since he can score quickly down the order and act as a wicket-taker for the team in those middle overs. PAK vs SL 3rd ODI Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last five ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl first in all five matches. Advantages of bowling First on This Pitch In the last eight matches played at this venue, the team bowling first has won 5 matches, while the team batting first have won thrice. This stats suggests that bowling first is an ideal choice at this venue. PAK vs SL ODI Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Pakistan (asked to bat first) Power-Play Score: 55-65 PAK Total: 270-300 Match Winner: Pakistan Scenario 2 Toss Winner: Sri Lanka (asked to bat first) Power-Play Score: 45-55 SL Total: 240-270 Match Winner: Pakistan Who will win today's PAK vs SL ODI match? Considering the recent forms as well as overall balance of the side, Pakistan is highly likely to win the third and final ODI and sweep the series 3-0.