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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI Match Summary

PAK vs SL, 2025 - ODI Summary

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Scorecard

Match Ended

2nd ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi , Nov 14, 2025

Pakistan

289/2 (48.2/50)

Sri Lanka

288/8 (50.0/50)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets

Player of the Match

Babar Azam

102(119)

SL 288/8

Top Batsmen

Janith Liyanage

54 (63)

2x4s
1x6s
85.71SR

Kamindu Mendis

44 (38)

4x4s
2x6s
115.78SR

Top Bowlers

Abrar Ahmed

ECON 4.10

OVERS

41/3

R/W

Haris Rauf

ECON 6.60

OVERS

66/3

R/W

PAK 289/2

Top Batsmen

Babar Azam

102 (119)

8x4s
0x6s
85.71SR

Fakhar Zaman

78 (93)

8x4s
1x6s
83.87SR

Top Bowlers

Dushmantha Chameera

ECON 5.80

OVERS

58/2

R/W

Janith Liyanage

ECON 3.25

OVERS

13/0

R/W

That's a wrap! Pakistan has sealed the series with a game to spare, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. The final game is scheduled for 16th November 2025, 9.30 am GMT. Tune in an hour early for pre-match buildup and updates. Thanks for joining us, cheers!

Pakistan's stand-in captain, Salman Agha, says that it was a complete batting performance from them and they had three solid partnerships to chase a sizeable total. Reckons that it was always a 320-330 wicket, so he was happy to restrict the opposition to about 290. He ends by saying that the crowd supports them wherever they go but they always turn up in numbers in Rawalpindi.

The skipper of Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka, took responsibility for Sri Lanka's loss, admitting they were short of the mark by 20-30 runs. He expressed disappointment with the top order's performance, citing a lack of big hundreds in the series. Asalanka also pointed fingers at the bowlers, highlighting the excessive wides and extras conceded, making it tough to recover on a pitch that was aiding the batters.

Babar Azam is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning century. Babar starts by saying that he is grateful to the Almighty and he was also waiting for this moment. Adds that he was getting starts and getting a few runs but those weren't up to expectations and he just tried to spend as much time as possible. Mentions that it is an honor for him to surpass a legend like Saeed Anwar and hopes to continue the good form going ahead.

Presentation ...

Earlier, Sri Lanka posted a fighting total of 288 runs after being asked to bat first. They got a solid start with Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara adding 51 runs for the first wicket, but Abrar Ahmed's spell disrupted their momentum, claiming three wickets. Sadeera Samarawickrama and Janith Liyanage rebuilt the innings, with Liyanage scoring 54 and Wanindu Hasaranga hitting an unbeaten 37 to close the innings. Pakistan's bowlers were led by Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf, who took 3 wickets each.

Sri Lanka's bowling effort fell short, with their spinners and pace attack struggling to contain Pakistan's batting onslaught. Dushmantha Chameera was the lone bright spot, claiming 2 wickets, while the rest of the bowlers failed to make an impact. Overall, it was a lackluster effort from the Lankan bowlers and the fielders, who failed to defend a seemingly imposing total.

Pakistan's chase got off to a blazing start, with the openers putting on a sensational 77-run stand inside the first 10 overs, setting the tone for the innings. Fakhar Zaman made the most of the opportunities presented to him, scoring 78, while also being gifted as many as three lifelines that he capitalized on. The top order fired on all cylinders, with two century partnerships, and Babar Azam finally scored a century after a gap of 83 innings in international cricket. Rizwan also chipped in with a half-century, guiding Pakistan to a comfortable win.

Pakistan have wrapped up the series with a convincing 8-wicket win in the 2nd ODI. Chasing a target of 289, they cruised to victory, thanks to a solid opening partnership and some classy batting. Babar Azam was the star of the show, guiding Pakistan to a comfortable win with his impressive batting display. The Pakistani team takes an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series.

Over 48.2 : 289/2

2 Runs

148.1
148.2

B. Azam

102 (119)

M. Rizwan

51 (54)

A. Fernando

8.2-0-66-0

48.2

Asitha Fernando To Babar Azam

That's it, it's all over and Pakistan have sealed the ODI series 2-0 with a game in hand. A juicy full toss, wide of the off stump and Babar Azam drives it to deep cover for a single. Pakistan win by 8 wickets and according to the on-air commentators, this is Pakistan's fourth bilateral ODI series win in a row against Sri Lanka.

48.1

Asitha Fernando To Mohammad Rizwan

A slower ball, on a length and on leg stump, Rizwan dabs it down through short fine leg and calls for two right away. The batters run the first run hard but Rizwan turns and sends Babar back as he realizes there's no second run on offer.

Over 48 : 287/2

4 Runs

147.1
147.2
047.3
047.4
147.5
147.6

M. Rizwan

50 (53)

B. Azam

101 (118)

P. Madushan

8-0-62-0

47.6

Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan

FIFTY up for Mohammad Rizwan and this has been a very controlled and poised knock from him. A short ball around off, Rizwan fetches the ball and pulls it down to deep square leg for a single. This is Rizwan's 18th ODI half century, his 3rd one against Sri Lanka.

47.5

Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam

Hard length outside off, Babar Azam eases it through the gap between point and covers and turns the strike over.

47.4

Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam

Gets the straight yorker in, does Madushan and Babar Azam can't get it away.

47.3

Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam

Banged in short and outside off, Babar Azam just leaves it alone.

47.2

Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan

A bit fuller in length and on middle, Rizwan pushes the ball straight to mid on and scurries through for a single. Rizwan moves on to 49 now.

The crowd erupts as Babar Azam raises his bat, celebrating a well-deserved century, ending an 83-innings wait in international cricket.

47.1

Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam

There it is, an international century after more than 2 years and 83 innings and one can sense the relief on Babar Azam's face. This is bowled a bit short and over middle, Babar swats the pull straight to deep mid-wicket and picks up a single to bring up his 20th ODI century, equalling Saeed Anwar's record of most ODI centuries by a Pakistani batter.

Over 47 : 283/2

7 Runs

046.1
446.2
146.3
146.4
146.5
046.6

M. Rizwan

48 (51)

B. Azam

99 (114)

D. Chameera

10-0-58-2

46.6

Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Rizwan

Good length in the channel outside off, keeps a bit low as well. Rizwan hangs back to cut but misses.

46.5

Dushmantha Chameera To Babar Azam

Another bouncer to Babar, dug in well short and over middle, Babar pulls it down to deep square leg for just one more and moves on to 99.

46.4

Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Rizwan

Slower one, a bit short and on leg, Rizwan dabs it down through short fine leg and turns the strike over.

46.3

Dushmantha Chameera To Babar Azam

A bumper now, over off and middle, Babar gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep square leg for a single.

46.2

Dushmantha Chameera To Babar Azam

FOUR! Wow, what a shot and up comes the 100-run stand between these two. Just too full and outside off, Babar Azam hangs back and hammers it through extra cover as the ball rockets to the fence. Babar moves on to 97 now.

46.1

Dushmantha Chameera To Babar Azam

Dug in a bit short and outside off, Babar Azam gets on his toes and smacks it down to the right of short cover but the substitute fielder, Lahiru Udara makes a fine stop. The pressure of that elusive century keeps growing on Babar.

Over 46 : 276/2

8 Runs

145.1
145.2
045.3
1 WD 45.4
145.4
045.5
445.6

M. Rizwan

47 (49)

B. Azam

93 (110)

P. Madushan

7-0-58-0

45.6

Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan

FOUR! Edged away! Good length in the channel, skids off the surface. Mohammad Rizwan looks to play with an angled bat face but the ball takes the outside edge and runs away into the deep third fence. Just 13 needed now off 24 balls.

45.5

Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan

Goes for the yorker on leg stump and errs on the fuller side by a few inches. Rizwan nudges it towards short mid-wicket and looks for the single but is sent back.

45.4

Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam

Hard length over middle and leg, pushed across firmly down to deep mid-wicket for a single by Babar.

45.4

Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam

Wide! Another short ball, just angling down the leg side and that's the second one over shoulder height as well.

45.3

Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam

A good bumper, banged in over middle and Babar Azam has to ukc under it.

45.2

Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan

Dug in a bit short and over middle, Rizwan smacks the pull shot down to deep square leg and turns the strike over.

Full Commentary

48 OV

4 Runs

P. Madushan to B. Azam M. Rizwan

147.1
147.2
047.3
047.4
147.5
147.6

47 OV

7 Runs

D. Chameera to B. Azam M. Rizwan

046.1
446.2
146.3
146.4
146.5
046.6

46 OV

8 Runs

P. Madushan to B. Azam M. Rizwan

145.1
145.2
045.3
1 WD 45.4
145.4
045.5
445.6

45 OV

9 Runs

D. Chameera to B. Azam M. Rizwan

144.1
044.2
044.3
1 B 44.4
144.5
644.6

44 OV

1 Runs

W. Hasaranga to B. Azam M. Rizwan

043.1
143.2
043.3
043.4
043.5
043.6

43 OV

5 Runs

D. Chameera to B. Azam M. Rizwan

042.1
142.2
042.3
042.4
442.5
042.6

42 OV

6 Runs

W. Hasaranga to M. Rizwan B. Azam

141.1
041.2
441.3
041.4
141.5
041.6

41 OV

12 Runs

A. Fernando to M. Rizwan B. Azam

440.1
140.2
040.3
140.4
1 WD 40.5
140.5
440.6

40 OV

8 Runs

K. Mendis to B. Azam M. Rizwan

139.1
139.2
439.3
139.4
039.5
139.6

39 OV

7 Runs

A. Fernando to B. Azam M. Rizwan

138.1
438.2
138.3
138.4
038.5
038.6

38 OV

8 Runs

K. Mendis to B. Azam M. Rizwan

437.1
037.2
1 WD 37.3
037.3
137.4
137.5
137.6

37 OV

3 Runs

W. Hasaranga to B. Azam M. Rizwan

036.1
136.2
136.3
136.4
036.5
036.6

36 OV

12 Runs

P. Madushan to M. Rizwan B. Azam

135.1
135.2
435.3
335.4
135.5
235.6

35 OV

3 Runs

W. Hasaranga to M. Rizwan B. Azam

034.1
134.2
034.3
134.4
134.5
034.6

34 OV

4 Runs

P. Madushan to B. Azam M. Rizwan

133.1
233.2
033.3
033.4
033.5
133.6

33 OV

8 Runs

D. Chameera to B. Azam M. Rizwan

232.1
032.2
132.3
032.4
032.5
1 WD 32.6
4 LB 32.6

32 OV

5 Runs

J. Liyanage to B. Azam M. Rizwan

031.1
131.2
031.3
131.4
231.5
131.6

31 OV

7 Runs

D. Chameera to B. Azam F. Zaman M. Rizwan

030.1
130.2
630.3
030.4
W 30.5
030.6

30 OV

6 Runs

C. Asalanka to F. Zaman B. Azam

029.1
029.2
129.3
129.4
029.5
429.6

29 OV

10 Runs

D. Chameera to B. Azam F. Zaman

028.1
128.2
028.3
428.4
428.5
128.6

28 OV

3 Runs

W. Hasaranga to B. Azam F. Zaman

127.1
027.2
127.3
027.4
027.5
127.6

27 OV

1 Runs

J. Liyanage to B. Azam F. Zaman

026.1
126.2
026.3
026.4
026.5
026.6

26 OV

4 Runs

W. Hasaranga to F. Zaman B. Azam

125.1
025.2
025.3
125.4
125.5
125.6

25 OV

3 Runs

J. Liyanage to F. Zaman B. Azam

024.1
024.2
124.3
024.4
124.5
124.6

24 OV

8 Runs

W. Hasaranga to B. Azam F. Zaman

423.1
123.2
123.3
123.4
023.5
123.6

23 OV

4 Runs

J. Liyanage to B. Azam F. Zaman

022.1
1 WD 22.2
122.2
122.3
022.4
122.5
022.6

22 OV

2 Runs

A. Fernando to F. Zaman B. Azam

021.1
021.2
121.3
021.4
021.5
121.6

21 OV

5 Runs

C. Asalanka to F. Zaman B. Azam

020.1
120.2
120.3
220.4
120.5
020.6

20 OV

8 Runs

A. Fernando to B. Azam F. Zaman

219.1
419.2
019.3
119.4
119.5
019.6

19 OV

5 Runs

C. Asalanka to B. Azam F. Zaman

018.1
118.2
018.3
118.4
118.5
218.6

18 OV

5 Runs

A. Fernando to B. Azam F. Zaman

117.1
017.2
117.3
117.4
117.5
117.6

17 OV

2 Runs

W. Hasaranga to F. Zaman B. Azam

116.1
116.2
016.3
016.4
016.5
016.6

16 OV

8 Runs

P. Madushan to F. Zaman B. Azam

115.1
415.2
015.3
215.4
015.5
1 WD 15.6
015.6

15 OV

4 Runs

W. Hasaranga to B. Azam F. Zaman

114.1
014.2
114.3
014.4
014.5
214.6

14 OV

7 Runs

P. Madushan to B. Azam F. Zaman

213.1
113.2
113.3
013.4
113.5
213.6

13 OV

1 Runs

W. Hasaranga to B. Azam

012.1
012.2
012.3
012.4
012.5
112.6

12 OV

3 Runs

D. Chameera to B. Azam F. Zaman

111.1
111.2
011.3
011.4
111.5
011.6

11 OV

4 Runs

C. Asalanka to F. Zaman B. Azam

010.1
110.2
110.3
010.4
110.5
110.6

10 OV

1 Runs

D. Chameera to F. Zaman S. Ayub B. Azam

09.1
19.2
09.3
W 9.4
09.5
09.6

9 OV

3 Runs

C. Asalanka to F. Zaman S. Ayub

18.1
08.2
1 LB 8.3
08.4
18.5
08.6

8 OV

8 Runs

D. Chameera to S. Ayub F. Zaman

17.1
47.2
07.3
17.4
17.5
17.6

7 OV

11 Runs

C. Asalanka to S. Ayub F. Zaman

46.1
46.2
16.3
06.4
16.5
16.6

6 OV

5 Runs

D. Chameera to F. Zaman

05.1
05.2
05.3
1 WD 5.4
05.4
45.5
05.6

5 OV

16 Runs

A. Fernando to F. Zaman S. Ayub

04.1
2 NB 4.2
64.2
04.3
44.4
44.5
04.6

4 OV

6 Runs

P. Madushan to S. Ayub F. Zaman

03.1
43.2
03.3
13.4
03.5
13.6

3 OV

8 Runs

A. Fernando to F. Zaman

02.1
42.2
02.3
42.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

13 Runs

P. Madushan to S. Ayub F. Zaman

1 WD 1.1
01.1
11.2
5 WD 1.3
01.3
11.4
01.5
5 WD 1.6
01.6

1 OV

6 Runs

A. Fernando to F. Zaman S. Ayub

10.1
10.2
00.3
00.4
40.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Weather Clear
Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
Result Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
Player of the Match Babar Azam
Umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN), Faisal Afridi (PAK) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
Referee Ali Naqvi (PAK)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Sri Lanka 288/8 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-50): Sri Lanka 288/8 (75 runs, 3 wickets)
W Hasaranga dropped on 24 by B Azam in 49.1 overs
Sri Lanka 250/8 in 45.3 overs
Referral 2 (44.2 ovs): D Chameera against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SL: 1) (Retained)
J Liyanage 7th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 56 balls (2x4) (1x6)
Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 213/5 (162 runs, 4 wickets)
6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 47 balls between J Liyanage (16) and KA Mendis (30)
Sri Lanka 200/5 in 37.6 overs
Drinks: Sri Lanka 159/5 in 31.4 overs
Sri Lanka 150/4 in 30.5 overs
5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 56 balls between S Samarawickrama (21) and J Liyanage (25)
Sri Lanka 100/4 in 22.5 overs
Referral 2 (21.2 ovs): C Asalanka against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SL: 1)
Drinks: Sri Lanka 62/2 in 13.1 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 51/1
Sri Lanka 51/1 in 9.5 overs