Tri-Series Final: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Tonight at Rawalpindi

Nov29, (Daily Mirror - Mirror Sports) - The stage is set for an exciting finale as Pakistan and Sri Lanka clash in the T20I Tri-Series 2025 final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium tonight, Saturday, November 29, with the match scheduled to start at 6:30 PM IST.

Sri Lanka had a shaky start to the series but rallied to finish second on the points table, securing their spot in the final. Batting has been their major strength, with Pathum Nissanka leading the charge, amassing 123 runs in the tournament. On the bowling front, Dushmantha Chameera has been the standout performer, claiming 7 wickets. Despite early collapses in several matches, Sri Lanka have repeatedly shown resilience, including a crucial win over Pakistan in the last game, giving them a slight psychological edge heading into the decider.

Pakistan, meanwhile, have dominated the series, topping the points table. Their narrow 6-run loss to Sri Lanka in their previous encounter hasn’t shaken their confidence. Sahibzada Farhan has been the tournament’s most reliable batter, scoring 168 runs, while Mohammad Nawaz has led the bowling attack with 7 wickets. Pakistan will look to capitalize on their consistent form and home advantage at Rawalpindi.

Probable Playing XI:

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Waseem Jr, Usman Tariq

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga

Key Stats to Watch:

Sri Lanka:

• Chameera leads the series wicket-takers with 7 wickets at 14.57 average.
• Nissanka has been in sublime form in 2025, scoring 614 runs in 17 T20Is at a strike rate of 149.02, including 1 century and 4 fifties.
• At Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka have a 2-2 win-loss record in T20Is.

Pakistan:

• Farhan has smashed 748 runs in 25 T20Is in 2025 at a strike rate of 134.77, including 7 fifties, and leads the Tri-Series run charts.
• Nawaz has claimed 33 T20I wickets in 2025 at an average of 14.33, including a five-wicket haul, and has 7 wickets in this series so far.
• Pakistan has a 7-6 win-loss record at Rawalpindi in T20Is.

Records in Sight:

• Wanindu Hasaranga is just 5 wickets away from reaching the milestone of 150 T20I wickets.

Tonight’s final promises a thrilling contest between two of Asia’s best T20 sides. Will Pakistan assert dominance on home soil, or can Sri Lanka secure a memorable victory on foreign turf?