Rawalpindi: The stage is set, and excitement is at its peak as Pakistan and Sri Lanka clash in the high-stakes T20 Tri-Nation Series final tonight at Rawalpindi Stadium. Every run, every wicket, and every over will matter, promising fans a thrilling cricketing spectacle.
Pakistan booked their place in the final by winning 3 out of 4 group matches, while Sri Lanka secured their spot after defeating Pakistan in the last group match, despite losing their first two encounters.
Ahead of the final, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka posed with the trophy at a local hotel, giving fans a glimpse of the excitement building up for the decisive match.
Camaraderie, classical music and chai ☕🎶
Captains’ trophy photoshoot before the KFC Presents VGOTEL Mobile Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025 final 🏆✨#CricketKiJeet | #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/ep5pzCuelJ
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 28, 2025
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub expressed confidence in his team, saying that morale is high and, God willing, they aim to win the final. He added,
“It’s not about big or small matches every game is important. Our score was good, credit goes to the Sri Lankan bowlers. My focus is on helping the team secure victory in the final.”
Saim also highlighted that the team’s performance is improving steadily, with noticeable progress in batting, bowling, and fielding, boosting hopes for a strong showing tonight.
This final promises to be an exciting and decisive encounter, with Pakistan aiming to lift the trophy through skill, strategy, and determination. Fans can expect an intense, nail-biting match full of action and high drama.
Squads:
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Hassan Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Eshan Malinga.
