PAK vs SL 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: Pakistan and Sri Lanka are gearing up for a three-match T20I. The first game will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday at 6:30 PM IST. A win will set the tone for the coming matches. This will be the first home game as T20I captain for Sahibzada Farhan.
He will be looking to start with a win. Big names are back for Pakistan, which will support him in the series. Sri Lanka are without Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga. They are injured and they will have to find the performances from other players.
PAK vs SL: Match Details
- Date: October 09, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 6:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs SL: Live Streaming Details
Indian fans can watch the game on the Sony Sports Networks and the Sony LIV or FanCode app or website.
PAK vs SL: Head-to-Head in T20Is
- Total Matches: 30
- Pakistan: 18
- Sri Lanka: 12
- No-result: 0
PAK vs SL: Ground Pitch Report
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers a flat surface, which is ideal for batting. It is expected to be a high-scoring game, where spinners will get some help with the old ball. The toss will be important because dew will be a big factor.
PAK vs SL: Possible XIs
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan (c), Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige, Sineth Jayawardena, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga
PAK vs SL: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Fakhar Zaman and Kusal Mendis will be the ones to watch out for.
Probable Best Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera and Abrar Ahmed are two premier bowlers for their teams. They will be tough to face.
Today Match Prediction: Sri Lanka are without key players, which will impact their performance. Hence, we predict Pakistan to win the first T20I.
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