Pakistan completed a commanding 3-0 One Day International series sweep against Sri Lanka with a decisive six-wicket victory in Rawalpindi. The home team comfortably chased down a 212-run target with five overs remaining, demonstrating composed batting throughout their innings.
The successful chase began uncertainly when opener Haseebullah Khan departed without scoring. However, Fakhar Zaman and former captain Babar Azam stabilised the innings with a solid 74-run partnership that established the foundation for victory.
Fakhar Zaman played a characteristically aggressive innings, scoring his 19th ODI half-century with 55 runs from just 45 deliveries. His innings featured crisp strokeplay to all parts of the ground before Sri Lankan spinner Jeffrey Vandersay provided a brief resurgence for the visitors.
Vandersay claimed two quick wickets, removing Babar Azam for 34 and Salman Ali Agha for 6, reducing Pakistan to 101-4. This mini-collapse created temporary uncertainty before Mohammad Rizwan and Hussain Talat combined to secure the match.
Composed Finish Seals the Series
The partnership between Rizwan and Talat exemplified controlled, risk-aware cricket as they steadily guided Pakistan toward their target. Their unbroken 100-run stand eliminated any possibility of a late Sri Lankan comeback.
Another clinical show in Rawalpindi 💥
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 16, 2025Rizwan finished unbeaten on 61 from 92 deliveries, while Talat contributed 42 not out as Pakistan reached 214-4 in the 45th over. Their partnership ensured the team completed a comprehensive series whitewash without further drama.
Earlier, Sri Lanka’s batting lineup struggled to build substantial partnerships after being sent in to bat. Openers Pathum Nissanka (24) and Kamil Mishara (29) provided a brisk start, but regular wickets prevented the visitors from establishing dominance.
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Stand-in captain Kusal Mendis scored 34 runs, while Sadeera Samarawickrama contributed 48, but neither batsman converted their starts into match-defining innings. The Sri Lankan tail, led by Pavan Rathnayake’s 32, helped push the total beyond 200 runs. Pakistan’s bowling attack maintained consistent pressure throughout the Sri Lankan innings. Left-arm spinner Faisal Akram and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf claimed crucial wickets at important moments, eventually dismissing the visitors for 211 in the 46th over.
