Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif congratulated on Saturday the Pakistan cricket team on clinching the ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif wrote:

"I congratulate our national team on winning the ODI series against Sri Lanka, and I commend Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi and his entire team for their great efforts. It was a wonderful display of cricket’s unifying spirit. My special thanks to the Sri Lankan players and management. Their participation once again reflects the enduring friendship between our two nations."

I congratulate our national team on winning the ODI series against Sri Lanka, and I commend Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi and his entire team for their great efforts.

It was a wonderful display of cricket’s unifying spirit.

My special thanks to the Sri Lankan players and…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 15, 2025

Babar leads Pakistan to series-clenching victory

Pakistan’s win in the second ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was powered by Babar Azam, who ended a two-year century drought with an unbeaten 102 off 119 balls. His innings, featuring eight boundaries, guided Pakistan to a comfortable eight-wicket victory while chasing 289.

Babar shared an unbeaten 112-run partnership with Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 51 not out, ensuring Pakistan reached the target with 10 balls to spare. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub provided a fast start, combining for 77 runs in just 9.3 overs.

Sri Lanka set a competitive total of 288/8 in their 50 overs. Janith Liyanage’s 50 and a fifth-wicket partnership with Saddera Samarawickrama (42) briefly steadied their innings. However, key wickets fell at crucial moments, with Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf dismantling the middle order. Dushmantha Chameera was the only bowler to claim multiple wickets, finishing with 2/58.