Pakistan secured a massive victory today. They beat Sri Lanka in the 3rd ODI. The win was by 6 wickets. This completed a dominant 3-0 whitewash. The match was held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan won the toss first. They elected to bowl against the tourists. Sri Lanka struggled from the start. They were eventually bowled out for 211 runs. Their innings lasted only 45.2 overs.
Sri Lanka’s Batting Collapse
Sri Lanka lost their first wicket at 55 runs. Pathum Nissanka departed early. They quickly lost Kamil Mishara. The score became 69/2. Kusal Mendis tried to stabilize the innings. He fell at 112 runs. Kamindu Mendis soon followed. The score slumped to 123/4.
The middle order failed to build partnerships. Janith Liyanage was dismissed at 143. Sadeera Samarawickrama followed at 166. They failed to reach a respectable total. Maheesh Theekshana’s wicket fell at 180. The last five wickets added only 68 runs. Their innings ended at 211. Pavan Rathnayake was the last man out.
Pakistan’s Controlled Chase
Pakistan chased the target efficiently. They required 212 runs to win. They reached 215/4 in 44.4 overs.
The chase started with a minor hiccup. Opener Haseebullah Khan fell early. The score was just 8 runs. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam then built a crucial stand. Fakhar Zaman was dismissed at 82/2. Babar Azam’s wicket fell soon after at 101/3. Agha Salman also departed quickly. The score stood at 115/4.
The remaining batsmen guided the team home. They ensured no further drama. Pakistan secured the 6-wicket victory.
Match Details and Impact
The match was played on Sunday. The date was November 16, 2025. Umpires were Alex Wharf and Rashid Riaz. Sharfuddoula was the TV Umpire. Ali Naqvi served as the Match Referee. The weather was cloudy but mild. The temperature was 24°C.
This 3-0 sweep shows Pakistan’s strength at home. It reinforces their dominance in the ODI format. Sri Lanka failed to compete effectively. The tour ended in disappointment for the visitors. Pakistan will carry this winning momentum forward.
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