Toss & Match Start – 5:30 PM PKT, November 27, 2025
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis walk out under lights. Dew expected later – classic Rawalpindi chase setup.
Live Score: SL 0/0 after first ball
Why This Match Matters
- Pakistan: Already in the final, chasing a perfect 4-0 record
- Sri Lanka: Must win to overtake Zimbabwe on NRR and reach the final – a victory would lift a nation still recovering from devastating floods
Key Battles Tonight
- Pathum Nissanka (in red-hot form) vs Haris Rauf’s 150 kph thunderbolts
- Babar Azam chasing his first big T20 score of the series
- Wanindu Hasaranga’s mystery spin vs Pakistan’s middle-order
Playing XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Live Scorecard (Real-time)
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 0/0 | 0.1 | 0 | – |
| Pakistan | Yet to bat | – | – | – |
First over update: Mohammad Wasim starts with a dot. Nissanka on strike. Tension already sky-high!
Where to Watch
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, PCB YouTube
- India & Rest of World: FanCode, Disney+ Hotstar
- MENA: STARZPLAY
Prediction
Pakistan are favorites at home, but Sri Lanka play with nothing to lose. Expect 165–180 total.
Bold call: Sri Lanka chase it down in the last over – Nissanka 80*, Hasaranga match-winning spell.
Come on, Lions – give your country something to smile about tonight!
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November 27, 2025 – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium