The second ODI match of the three-match bilateral series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is scheduled to be played on Thursday, 13 November 2025, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan is currently in the lead after their last match, a thrilling win over the visitors by 6 runs. The hosts, now moving forward, would look to seal the series with another solid performance at home, while Sri Lanka would aim to level things up and take the battle to a tight competition in the final game.

In the first match, Salman Ali Agha’s unbeaten 105 and Hussain Talat’s composed 62 rescued the home team from a poor start and guided them to a total of 299 on the board. Haris Rauf later saved the team, ensuring a thrilling victory despite resistance from Wanindu Hasaranga, who scored 59 runs and took three wickets for Sri Lanka. Coming for this match, both sides would likely go with the same playing XIs, where Pakistan would rely on their strong pace trio. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will depend on their all-around strength and batting lineup to stay alive in the series.