PAK vs SL 2025, ODI Series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UK, USA & other countries

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The high-stakes action of the 2025 cricket season continues as Pakistan hosts Sri Lanka for a three-match One-Day International series, immediately following the conclusion of Pakistan’s series against South Africa. This contest pits two Asian giants against each other in a crucial phase of their preparation for future ICC white-ball tournaments. The series is set to provide a fascinating battle between Pakistan’s aggressive pace attack on home soil and Sri Lanka’s formidable spin resources. With all three matches scheduled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, both teams will be fighting fiercely for supremacy and a morale-boosting series win.

Pakistan enters this series in exceptional form in the 50-over format, having just clinched a 2-1 series victory against a strong South African side at home, demonstrating their comfort in Asian conditions. Their batting revolves around the consistency of Babar Azam and the explosive starts from Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, forming a powerful top order capable of setting or chasing big totals. In the bowling department, the hosts possess a world-class pace quartet led by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, supported by the express pace of Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. The crucial difference-makers will be the spin variations provided by all-rounders like Mohammad Nawaz and the young wrist-spinner Abrar Ahmed, who are expected to leverage any turn offered by the Rawalpindi pitch.

Sri Lanka comes into this series currently ranked higher than Pakistan in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings (4th position) and riding a wave of recent success in the 50-over format The island nation recently secured a dominant 2-0 series win against Zimbabwe and had previously defeated Bangladesh 2-1, showcasing their resurgence. Their strength lies in a balanced batting unit, with reliable openers like Pathum Nissanka and the leadership of skipper Charith Asalanka. The team’s biggest weapon is their world-class spin attack, featuring the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, who can single-handedly stifle opposition scoring in the middle overs. They will aim to negate Pakistan’s home advantage by relying on their spin strength and exploiting any inconsistency in the hosts’ middle order.

The three matches will all take place at the same venue in Rawalpindi.

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Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha.

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.

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