Islamabad, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka is looking forward to the series against Pakistan, though he knows it will prove to be a difficult task for his side away from home.

The three ODIs between these two teams will be played from November 11 to 15, while the tri-series will start from November 17.

Sri Lanka entered the series in good form, with the side having registered a 2-0 clean sweep over Zimbabwe in their most recent ODI contests in August on the back of a Player of the Series performance from experienced batter Pathum Nissanka.

Pakistan will also look to continue their winning momentum after a 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa earlier this month.

The last time Sri Lanka faced Pakistan was in the Asia Cu...