PAK vs SL T20I: A Crucial Clash in the Tri-Series
Sri Lanka will be desperate to open their account on the points table when they face a confident Pakistan side in the third match of the ongoing T20I tri-series. The high-voltage encounter is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With both Pakistan and Zimbabwe securing one victory each, the Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lankan team is the only one yet to register a win in this competition.
Match Details and Team Form
The match will begin at 6:30 PM IST (6 PM local time). Sri Lanka enters this contest on the back of a heavy defeat against Zimbabwe. Chasing a target of 162 runs, the Lankan batting lineup collapsed dramatically, getting bowled out for a mere 95 runs. Captain Dasun Shanaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa were the only batsmen to reach double figures, while the rest of the team was dismissed for single-digit scores.
In contrast, Pakistan started their campaign with a convincing five-wicket win over Zimbabwe. Their batting was anchored by Fakhar Zaman, who top-scored with 44 runs, and Usman Khan, who contributed a valuable 37 runs. This sets the stage for a compelling contest between a team seeking redemption and another looking to consolidate its position.
How to Watch PAK vs SL Live in India
For cricket fans in India, watching this match on television will not be possible. Due to the strained political relations between India and Pakistan, no Indian TV channel has acquired the broadcast rights for the T20I Tri-series 2025. However, Indian supporters can still catch the live action online. The Sports TV YouTube channel will provide a live stream of the match.
For viewers outside India, the broadcasting details are as follows:
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, with live-streaming on PCB platforms.
- North America: Willow TV.
- South East Asia: Cricbuzz & Astro.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport.
- Sri Lanka: Dialog TV & Supreme TV.
- Bangladesh: T Sports & Tapmad.
Predicted Playing XIs for the High-Stakes Game
Based on current form and team combinations, here are the likely line-ups for both sides.
Pakistan Predicted XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka Predicted XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara.
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as Sri Lanka fights to keep its hopes alive in the series, while Pakistan aims to continue its winning momentum.
