PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st Test of the Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026 between PAK vs SL to be played in Rawalpindi.
The Test leg of Sri Lanka‘s tour of Pakistan will have two test matches. The first test is scheduled to start at 10 AM IST on Monday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Kusal Mendis will lead Sri Lanka.
These are important games for them in the context of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27. Though it is very hard for both sides to qualify for the final, they can improve their stats on the WTC table.
Pakistan have added some new youngsters to their squad. This will be the first home Test series for Babar Azam, since he was reappointed as Test captain. Pakistan have been inconsistent in this format, and they will look to get a win in this game.
PAK vs SL: Match Details
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- Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026
- Match Date: November 9-13, 2026 (Monday-Friday)
- Time: 10:00 AM (Indian Standard Time) / 4:30 AM GMT / 9:30 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs SL: Head-to-head: PAK (23) – SL (17)
These sides have faced each other 59 times. Pakistan have won 23 matches, and Sri Lanka have 17 games. A total of 19 games have been drawn.
PAK vs SL: Weather Report
The forecast suggests good weather for the first three days, and there are chances of passing showers in the last two days. The temperature is predicted to be around 22-26°C with average humidity around 50-65%.
PAK vs SL: Pitch Report
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers a good batting wicket, with not much grass on it. However, the wicket is expected to deteriorate with time, and spinners will have a key role as the game goes on. The wicket can be spongy at times, which can pose extra challenge for the batters. Teams have preferred batting first here, as batting last doesn’t have good numbers here.
PAK vs SL: Predicted XIs:
Pakistan: Azan Awais, Sameer Minhas, Tayyab Arif, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Saad Baig (wk), Arafat Minhas/Aamer Jamal, Razaullah, Mohammad Abbas, Saqib Khan.
Sri Lanka: Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Lahiru Udara (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis (c), Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PAK vs SL Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Babar Azam, Dinesh Chandimal, Saud Shakeel
All-rounders: Salman Agha, Dhananjaya de Silva, Arafat Minhas, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Razaullah
Captain First-Choice: Arafat Minhas || Captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Kusal Mendis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Dinesh Chandimal
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PAK vs SL Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Babar Azam, Dinesh Chandimal, Saud Shakeel, Azan Awais
All-rounders: Salman Agha, Dhananjaya de Silva, Arafat Minhas, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Razaullah
Captain First-Choice: Salman Agha || Captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Dhananjaya de Silva || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Kamindu Mendis
PAK vs SL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pakistan have a young squad, but they have a clear edge of the home conditions. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan batting unit has been struggling in recent times. Hence, we back Pakistan to win the first test.
When will the first PAK vs SL test take place?
The first PAK vs SL test will take place between November 9-13, 2026 (Monday-Friday).
Where will the first PAK vs SL test take place?
The first PAK vs SL test will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
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