Cricket fans are in for a thrilling encounter as Pakistan and Sri Lanka lock horns in the sixth match of the T20 Tri-Series today. The high-stakes game at Rawalpindi Stadium will determine which team joins Pakistan in the tournament final.
Match Context and Stakes
Hosts Pakistan have already secured their place in the championship clash with an impressive three consecutive victories. The real battle is for the second finalist spot, where Sri Lanka finds itself in a must-win situation against the dominant home team.
The equation is simple for Sri Lanka: win or go home. If they fail to defeat Pakistan, Zimbabwe will advance to the final scheduled for Saturday based on superior net run rate. Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe currently stand with one victory each in the tournament.
Recent Form and Key Players
Sri Lanka kept their tournament hopes alive with a crucial victory against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, largely thanks to Pathum Nissanka's spectacular 98-run knock. The batsman's whirlwind innings demonstrated the firepower the Lankan lineup possesses when clicking.
Pakistan, meanwhile, has been in formidable form throughout the series, displaying all-round strength in their undefeated run. The team combination led by Babar Azam has proven too strong for opponents, making them favorites heading into this encounter despite having already qualified.
Match Details and Streaming Information
The crucial tri-series 2025 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on Thursday, November 27 at the Rawalpindi Stadium in Rawalpindi. The action begins at 6:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:00 PM IST.
For Indian viewers, the match will not be available on traditional television broadcast. However, cricket enthusiasts can catch all the live action through online streaming on the Sports TV YouTube channel.
Squad Information
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Usman Tariq, Abdul Samad
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (w), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Pavan Rathnayake, Dushan Hemantha
With everything on the line for Sri Lanka and Pakistan looking to maintain their winning momentum, this promises to be an electrifying contest between two Asian cricket powerhouses. The pressure situation often brings out the best in teams, and fans can expect a competitive match despite the differing motivations of the two sides.
