PAK vs SL Playing 11: Salman Agha-led Pakistan will square off against Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in the finals of the T20I Tri-Nation series 2025 on November 29 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Both sides are set to clash for the third time in the series and will be aiming to dominate the other side at Rawalpindi.
Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka has won victories against each other in the tri-nation series 2025, however Pakistan has 3 wins out of four games while Sri Lanka has only two wins.
On considering overall T20I stats, Pakistan has 15 wins out of 26 games while Sri Lanka has 11 wins.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. Speaking at the toss, Salman Agha said, “We are going to bowl first. It’s not a typical Pindi pitch, it’s 170 kind of a pitch. Hopefully dew will play a part. We want to play good cricket.”
“If we do that, we are good enough to beat any side. If you start thinking it’s a final, it can go either way. So want to treat it like any other game. When we start well in the powerplays, we mostly win the game. Shaheen is back,” concluded Salman Agha.
Meanwhile, Dasun Shanaka said, “Cold is not a big problem since we are used to the conditions. Beating Pakistan, they have been a good side in this competition. Of course, we got the confidence from the last game that we are a better team.”
“The confidence is there, but it’s a different game. We are ready for that. Any of the teams want the opposition to feel that pressure. But certainly, as I mentioned, we need to make sure we are nailing the basics right, especially when it comes to the end of the competition,” added Shanaka.
“You need to get the basics right with the bat first. 160 has always been a good total. Anything beyond that is a plus for me. I expect something like 160-170 on this pitch. I’m a guy who always enjoys Pakistan.”
“I’ve been here four or five times, even for PSL. I enjoy their company, the players, and of course the security, it’s been amazing,” concluded Dasun Shanaka.
PAK vs SL Playing 11
Pakistan Playing 11: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha(c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka(c), Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga
