PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today | 1st ODI, Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet in the 1st ODI of the series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams have talented batting and bowling units, but Pakistan hold a slight edge at home. The pitch in Rawalpindi is generally batting-friendly with support for pace bowlers under lights. Dream11 team building should focus on top-order batters and strike bowlers who bowl with the new ball.
Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
- Series: Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025
- Date: 11 November 2025
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Format: One Day International
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi is known for good batting conditions with true bounce. Pacers get early movement, and spinners come into the game in the second half. Chasing teams have often done well on this ground.
- Good batting wicket
- Seamers get assistance early
- Expect a total of 270–300 if batters play sensibly
Fantasy Note: Prefer reliable top-order batters and wicket-takers who bowl in Powerplay / Death overs.
Probable Playing 11
Pakistan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
- Agha Salman
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shaheen Afridi (C)
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (WK)
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Kamindu Mendis
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Asitha Fernando
- Matheesha Pathirana
Top Fantasy Picks
- Babar Azam: Most reliable run-scorer; high anchor value.
- Mohammad Rizwan: Wicketkeeper + consistent innings builder.
- Pathum Nissanka: Sri Lanka’s safest top-order pick.
- Shaheen Afridi: New-ball wicket-taker at home.
- Wanindu Hasaranga: All-round points potential.
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Safe Captain: Babar Azam
- Safe Vice-Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
- Grand League Captain: Shaheen Afridi
- Grand League Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Safe Dream11 Team (Small League)
WK: Mohammad Rizwan (VC)
BAT: Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama
ALL: Agha Salman, Wanindu Hasaranga
BOWL: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh TheekshanaGrand League Picks
- Iftikhar Ahmed – Can provide quick finishing runs + occasional overs
- Kamindu Mendis – Underrated all-round contribution
- Abrar Ahmed – Can exploit middle overs if pitch slows
Match Prediction
Pakistan have home advantage and stronger pace attack, giving them the upper edge.
Sri Lanka can challenge if their top order performs under early movement.
Predicted Winner: Pakistan
Conclusion
This match is expected to be competitive, with a focus on disciplined batting and controlled bowling. Dream11 cricket strategy should include reliable top-order batters and wicket-taking fast bowlers. Pakistan enter as favorites, but Sri Lanka remain capable of pushing the match deep.
