Overview
- Sri Lanka won the toss in Rawalpindi and chose to bowl in the series opener, with all three ODIs scheduled at the same venue on November 11, 13 and 15.
- Pakistan posted 299/5 in 50 overs, anchored by Salman Ali Agha’s unbeaten 105 off 87, with support from Hussain Talat (62) and Mohammad Nawaz (36).
- Wanindu Hasaranga led Sri Lanka’s attack with three wickets, while Asitha Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana took one each.
- Playing XIs were confirmed with Pakistan fielding Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, while Sri Lanka included Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka and Hasaranga.
- Broadcast options include A Sports and Ten Sports in Pakistan, Tapmad/Tamasha streaming, Willow TV in North America, the PCB Live app in the UK and Sports TV on YouTube in India; Ali Naqvi is match referee for the series.