Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Babar Azam Century Secures Series Win for Pakistan Over Sri Lanka
The Pakistan cricket team played a match against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan won the coin toss and decided to let Sri Lanka bat first.
Some players from Sri Lanka were worried about safety and thought about going home, but they decided to stay and play.
Pakistan needed to score 289 runs to win.
The star player for Pakistan, Babar Azam, played really well and scored 102 runs without getting out.
Because of his great playing, Pakistan was able to reach the winning score and win the match.
This win means Pakistan has won the series against Sri Lanka 2 games to none.
The last game of the series will also be played in the same city.
Babar Azam scored an unbeaten century (102*) after 807 days, leading Pakistan's chase.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 2 wickets in the second ODI to clinch the series 2-0.
Sri Lanka set a target of 289 runs for Pakistan.
Babar Azam's century surpassed Javed Miandad and Saeed Anwar in the list of most centuries for Pakistan.
The remaining matches of the series are being played in Rawalpindi despite initial security concerns from some Sri Lankan players.
- Who
- Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket teams
- What
- Pakistan won the second ODI by 2 wickets, clinching the series 2-0, with Babar Azam scoring an unbeaten century.
- When
- During the second ODI match of the series, with the century occurring after 807 days.
- Where
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Why
- Pakistan successfully chased a target of 289 runs, led by Babar Azam's century, to win the match and the series.
Player Concerns
Tour Continuation
Security Worries
Player Concerns
Some Sri Lankan players initially had security concerns and considered returning home.
Tour Continuation
Despite initial concerns, the Sri Lankan team decided to continue the tour.
- Match
- 2nd ODI of the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- Venue
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Toss Result
- Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Pakistan Score
- 289/8 (45.2 overs)
- Sri Lanka Score
- 288/7 (50 overs)
- Result
- Pakistan won by 2 wickets to clinch the series 2-0.
- Player of the Match
- Babar Azam (102*)
Sources
Pak government hands over Sri Lankan teams security to Army
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score 2nd ODI: Onus On Kusal Mendis As SL Lose 2
WATCH | Sri Lanka players escorted back to hotel under heavy security after practice session
