PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 between PAK vs SL to be played in Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka are touring Pakistan for three T20Is and two Tests, starting Friday. The action begins with the first T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium at 6:30 PM IST. This is Sahibzada Farhan’s first series as Pakistan’s official T20I captain.
They are coming off a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026. Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah have returned. On the other hand, Kusal Mendis will lead the visitors.
In these conditions, Sri Lanka will miss Wanindu Hasaranga. Patham Nissanka is also injured and not available for this series. Sri Lanka will be without their two premier T20I stars.
PAK vs SL: Match Details
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- Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 1st T20I, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026
- Match Date: October 09, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 6:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 1:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs SL: Head-to-head: PAK (18) – SL (12)
These two sides have clashed 30 times in this format. Pakistan have won 18 games, and Sri Lanka have won 12.
PAK vs SL: Weather Report
The forecast for Friday evening shows clear and humid conditions. The temperature is likely to be around 26°C with average humidity of 63%.
PAK vs SL: Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is flat, offering very little assistance to the bowlers. The pace and bounce of the pitch favour the batsmen. Once the ball gets old, spinners might get some grip, but the dew could make things difficult for bowlers.
PAK vs SL: Predicted XIs:
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan (C), Maaz Sadaqat, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Sineth Jayawardena, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PAK vs SL Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Dasun Shanaka
All-rounders: Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, Arafat Minhas, Shadab Khan, Sahan Arachchige
Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga
Captain First-Choice: Shadab Khan || Captain Second-Choice: Sahan Arachchige
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Kusal Mendis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Maaz Sadaqat
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PAK vs SL Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Dasun Shanaka, Sahibzada Farhan
All-rounders: Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, Shadab Khan, Sahan Arachchige
Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, Abrar Ahmed
Captain First-Choice: Saim Ayub || Captain Second-Choice: Fakhar Zaman
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Dasun Shanaka || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Dunith Wellalage
PAK vs SL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pakistan have the home conditions on their side, and their batting unit looks heavier on paper than Sri Lanka’s. Hence, we back Pakistan to win the first T20I on Friday.
When will the PAK vs SL 1st T20I take place?
The PAK vs SL 1st T20I will take place on October 9, 2026.
Where will the PAK vs SL 1st T20I take place?
The 1st T20I will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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