Pakistan Defeat Sri Lanka By 6 Runs in 1st ODI 2025; Salman Ali Agha's Century, Haris Rauf's Four-Wicket Haul Helps Hosts Commence Series With Victory
Pakistan and Sri Lanka engaged in a thrilling encounter at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi and it was the hosts Pakistan who eventually emerged as the winners by 6 runs.
Pakistan commence the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with a victory and they take 1-0 lead in the series with this win. Pakistan and Sri Lanka engaged in a thrilling encounter at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi and it was the hosts Pakistan who eventually emerged as the winners by 6 runs. Pakistan batted first in the game and posted a competitive 299/5 riding on the century from Salman Ali Agha and the half-century from Hussain Talat. Wanindu Hasaranga was the pick of the Sri Lanka bowlers with three wickets. Chasing it, Wanindu Hasaranga scored a half-century and almost took Sri Lanka to victory, but Haris Rauf's four-wicket haul helped Pakistan defend the score in the end. Babar Azam Catch Video: Watch Star Pakistan Cricket Grab Flying One-Handed Catch to Dismiss Sadeera Samarawickrama During PAK vs SL 1st ODI 2025.
Pakistan Defeat Sri Lanka By 6 Runs
A thrilling finish in Rawalpindi as Pakistan clinch the opening ODI against Sri Lanka 💪#PAKvSL 📝: https://t.co/EXyJRfYR8D pic.twitter.com/0pOJ82sr2c
— ICC (@ICC) November 11, 2025
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