SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 2nd, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20I series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 2nd T20I of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20I series 2026 between SL vs PAK to be played in Dambulla.

As expected, Pakistan proved to be too good for Sri Lanka in the first game in Dambulla. They recorded an easy chase and won by six wickets to earn a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Sri Lanka would be disappointed with their batting performance.

They never looked in control in their own conditions and played too many rash shots to get all out for just 128 runs. The defeat exposed the areas they are struggling with ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which can be concerning.

The second T20I will be held at the same venue on Friday. Pakistan had a great bowling display, and Shadab Khan had a stunning comeback with a Man of the Match performance in the first game.

SL vs PAK: Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs Pakistan (PAK), 2nd T20I, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20I series 2026
• Match Date: January 09, 2026 (Friday)
• Time: 07:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

SL vs PAK: Head-to-Head: SL (11) – PAK (17)

The win on Wednesday was the 17th win for Pakistan over Sri Lanka in this format. These two sides have played 28 games, and the other 11 matches have ended in favor of Sri Lanka.

SL vs PAK: Weather Report

There is a 25 percent chance of rain on Friday evening in Dambulla. The forecast shows the expected temperature around 24°C during the scheduled time and an average humidity of 90 percent.

SL vs PAK: Pitch Report

The wicket in Dambulla is slow and low. The bounce here is uneven, and it gets slower with time. Under like, the ball will skid when it is new, but as it gets old, it won’t bounce much. That will make the shot-making a little difficult. So, the new ball will be ideal to score runs. As the record suggests, the chasing team gets more out of this wicket.

SL vs PAK: Predicted XIs:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SL vs PAK Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Sahibzada Farhan, J Liyanage

All-rounders: Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva

Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Salman Mirza

Captain First-Choice: Sahibzada Farhan || Captain Second-Choice: Dhananjaya de Silva

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Pathum Nissanka || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Abrar Ahmed

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SL vs PAK Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Sahibzada Farhan, J Liyanage

All-rounders: Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva

Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Salman Mirza

Captain First-Choice: Shadab Khan || Captain Second-Choice: Saim Ayub

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Kusal Mendis

SL vs PAK: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka have been struggling with the form of their key players, which was carried into the first match as well. Hence, we back the in-form Pakistan to win the second match on Friday.

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