In the first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Wanindu Hasaranga produced a brilliant googly that left Babar Azam completely beaten. Babar tried to defend the delivery, but the ball spun sharply and crashed into the stumps. It was a moment that lifted Sri Lanka’s spirits and showed Hasaranga’s skill and control on a helpful pitch. Hasaranga delivered a spectacular googly that pitched just outside off stump and turned sharply. It drew Babar Azam onto the front foot, and the ball sneaked between his bat and pad, crashing into the stumps and leaving the Pakistan captain completely bamboozled. Watch here: 🚨 Babar Azam last 33 ODI innings 🚨151(131), 66(63), 64(90), 17(22), 38(45), 23(26), 10(24), 37(44), 78(83), 29(35), 15(20), 1(3), 5(18), 28(30), 50(58), 10(15), 23(38), 47(64), 50(58), 73(95), 0(3), 18(14), 52(71), 9(23), 74(92), 10(23), 7(12), 50(65), 23(19), 11(13), 9(16),… pic.twitter.com/MjoHkQG0Iv — ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) November 11, 2025 Sri Lanka might look back and regret a couple of crucial decisions if they can’t chase down the target. For starters, they opted for just two pacers on a pitch that didn’t really favor spinners. Plus, they burned through both their reviews in the first 11 overs, which left them in a tough spot during critical moments later on. Pakistan got off to a rocky start, losing their top four batsmen within the first 25 overs. At 95 for 4, they were in a tight spot and could have found themselves in even deeper trouble if Sri Lanka had any reviews left. Hussain Talat was trapped lbw by Wanindu Hasaranga in the 24th over, but without a review, he managed to escape. Talat then went on to build a solid 138-run partnership with Salman Agha for the fifth wicket, gradually stabilizing the innings and making up for that sluggish start. Yet, it was Hasaranga who stole the show with a breathtaking googly that sent Pakistan captain Babar Azam packing. The ball turned sharply, deceiving Babar and hitting the stumps, leaving the crowd in sheer amazement. Sri Lanka’s limited pace options and the ineffective spin later in the innings made things tough for the home team. Janith Liyanage’s medium pace leaked 29 runs in his last three overs, and poor field placements allowed Pakistan to capitalize on quick singles. Despite these challenges, Hasaranga’s brilliance and Salman Agha’s magnificent century kept the match thrilling. The pitch remained excellent for batting, and both captains had to factor in the dew that could affect the second innings, adding to the overall tension.