PAK vs SL 1st Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs

PAK vs SL 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be involved in a two-match test series in November. These two sides are not in a position to make it to the final of the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27, but they can improve their numbers with a series win here.

The first test will commence on Monday at 10 AM IST at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. There are three new comers on the Pakistan side, and Babar Azam will be leading Pakistan in the home series for the first time since becoming the captain again. Sri Lanka have a good chance here to surprise the hosts, as they have an experienced side.

PAK vs SL: Match Details

• Date: November 9-13, 2026 (Monday-Friday)
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PAK vs SL: Live Streaming Details

Indian fans can watch the first test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on the Veto streaming platform.

PAK vs SL: Head-to-Head in Tests

• Total Matches: 59
• Pakistan: 23
• Sri Lanka: 17
• No-result: 19

PAK vs SL: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in Rawalpindi is good for batting. But Pakistan have opted for spin-friendly conditions in recent times. Hence, there are chances that the wicket can be slow and helpful for spinners. However, there is a prediction of rain on the last two days, which will make it helpful for the seamers.

PAK vs SL: Possible XIs

Pakistan: Azan Awais, Sameer Minhas, Tayyab Arif, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Saad Baig (wk), Arafat Minhas, Razaullah, Mohammad Abbas, Saqib Khan

Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara (wk), Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis (c), Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

PAK vs SL: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Salman Agha and Dinesh Chandimal are two key scorers for their teams, who are coming off good recent form.

Probable Best Bowler

Mohammad Abbas and Prabath Jayasuriya are two wicket-takers, and they can bowl at any stage.

Today Match Prediction: Pakistan have dominated Sri Lanka in recent times. They have the home advantage, and we predict them to win this game.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.