Sri Lanka Gears Up for Tough Pakistan ODI Series
The stage is set for an exciting cricket showdown as Sri Lanka prepares to face Pakistan in a challenging three-match ODI series starting today, November 11, 2025. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has openly acknowledged the difficulty of playing against Pakistan on their home turf, where conditions are often demanding and opposition formidable. He stressed that Pakistan’s strong recent form makes this series particularly tough, but he remains optimistic about his team’s chances.
Sri Lanka comes into this series on the back of a confident performance, having completed a 2-0 clean sweep against Zimbabwe in August. Experienced batter Pathum Nissanka shone during that series and earned the Player of the Series award, highlighting the team’s growing strength and consistency in the ODI format. Pakistan, on the other hand, will aim to maintain their momentum following a hard-fought 2-1 series win over South Africa earlier this month. Their previous encounter in the Asia Cup Super Fours saw Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka, eventually reaching the final, which adds an extra edge to this upcoming series.
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Asalanka pointed out that playing in Pakistan is always challenging, emphasizing the impact of local conditions on the game. “Pakistan played good cricket in their last series, and we too. We played 30-45 days ago in Zimbabwe and did really well, especially our ODI side,” he noted. His remarks reflect both respect for the home team and confidence in Sri Lanka’s own abilities.
There is a small setback for Sri Lanka as their seamer Matheesha Pathirana will miss the tour due to an upper respiratory tract infection. Asitha Fernando has been called in as his replacement, providing the team with a fresh option in the pace department.
The squads for this series include Pakistan’s captain Shaheen Afridi leading a team featuring stars like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, and Fakhar Zaman. Sri Lanka will be led by Asalanka himself, supported by key players such as Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana. Both sides are expected to bring their best game, making this series highly anticipated by cricket fans.
The three ODIs, scheduled from November 11 to 15, will set the tone ahead of the upcoming tri-series starting November 17. With both teams in good form and eager to assert dominance, cricket enthusiasts are in for some competitive, edge-of-the-seat action. Asalanka’s team is focused, disciplined, and ready to face the challenge, but the series will surely test their skills and resilience in Pakistan’s home conditions.
This series promises to be more than just a battle on the field—it is a contest of strategy, endurance, and composure, where every run and wicket could make a difference. Cricket fans across the world will be watching closely as Sri Lanka and Pakistan lock horns in what is expected to be a thrilling contest.
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