PM Shahbaz congratulates green shirts on ODI series victory over Sri Lanka

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) –- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Pakistan national cricket team on their convincing victory in One-Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka.

Taking to X, the prime minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to the players for their outstanding performance. He also praised PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the entire management team for their remarkable efforts, describing the series win as a “spectacular display of cricketing unity.”

The PM further expressed gratitude to the Sri Lankan players and administration for their participation, noting that their presence reflects the enduring friendship between the 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

The win came in the second ODI, where Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets, giving the team an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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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 Azam and Mohammad Rizwan put together an unbeaten 112-run partnership, with Rizwan contributing 51 not out, guiding Pakistan to victory with 10 balls remaining. Earlier, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub gave the team a flying start, scoring 77 runs together in just 9.3 overs.

Cricket fans across the country celebrated the team’s performance, applauding the players’ teamwork, and strategic brilliance that led to this commanding series lead.