Pakistan’s short ODI series with Sri Lanka (11.11–16.11) drew interest in Bangladesh as both sides used this three-match window to test combinations, and punters can download the Linebet app to get access to markets and live odds. The series ran as three standard 50-over One-Day Internationals between 11 and 16 November 2025 (in Rawalpindi), with full ODI playing conditions and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in place if rain intervened.
Format & stakes
The Pakistani team used this series to develop their white-ball talent while providing playing experience to their reserve players at their home stadium. The Sri Lankan team focused on strengthening their middle order while developing spin-seamer combinations that would perform well in foreign stadiums. The teams used this series to evaluate their selection choices and improve their performance while competing for championship victory at upcoming ICC events.
Match-by-match recap
- The first ODI match took place on November 11 when Pakistan reached 299/5 before Sri Lanka scored 293/9. The match ended with Pakistan winning by six runs after a close contest. The match resulted in a Pakistan victory because Salman Ali Agha scored a century and Haris Rauf took crucial wickets in the high-scoring match.
- The second ODI match took place on November 14 when Sri Lanka scored 288/8 before Pakistan reached 289/2 in 48.2 overs. The Pakistani team successfully chased the target while Babar Azam and other batsmen scored runs; the visitors failed to defend their strong starting position. The match demonstrated that Pakistan has multiple options for successful chasing in their lineup.
- The third ODI match on November 16 ended with Sri Lanka being dismissed for 211 before Pakistan reached 215/4 to win by six wickets and secure a 3–0 series victory. The series ended with a convincing victory for Pakistan because Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten at 61 and Mohammad Wasim Jr took 3 wickets for 47 runs.
Betting markets and predictions
The 3–0 series result has made all series betting markets unavailable but players can still bet on individual matches and specific player performances. For upcoming ODIs bet on bowlers who bowl during powerplays for top wicket-taker awards and select match totals between 200 and 260 based on the playing venue. The Linebet app allows users to compare pre-match odds with in-play lines for optimal stake placement through small value bets on top-player props. The Linebet app download enables Bangladesh-based users to access odds, live markets and in-play betting options for short bilateral series.
