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Pakistan will be meeting with Sri Lanka in the first T20I match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, on 9th October at 6:30 PM IST.
Get the best PAK vs SL Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Saim Ayub – Ayub has developed into a dynamic Pakistan all-round option, with 1,348 runs in 69 T20Is and 31 wickets. His highest score is 98, while his best bowling figures stand at 3/25. |
Fakhar Zaman – One of Pakistan’s most experienced T20I batters, Fakhar has amassed 2,494 runs in 120 matches and 110 innings, including 14 fifties, with a highest score of 91. |
Top Picks:
Kusal Mendis – The Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter has reached 2,694 runs from 109 T20Is, registering 20 fifties and a top score of 86. His strike rate stands at 130.20, underlining his attacking approach. |
Sahan Arachchige – A left-handed batting all-rounder who bowls right-arm off-spin, Arachchige has recorded 64 runs and 5 wickets in three T20Is. His best figures are 2/26, while his highest score is 33. |
Budget Picks:
Dushmantha Chameera – Sri Lanka’s right-arm fast bowler has built an impressive T20I bowling record, claiming 97 wickets in 80 matches at an average of 24.28. His career-best figures are 5/24, while he has also scored 117 runs. |
Sahibzada Farhan – Farhan has established himself as a prolific Pakistan top-order batter, scoring 1,305 runs in 46 T20Is, including two centuries and 10 fifties. His highest score is 100*, and he has maintained a strike rate of 136.64. |
PAK vs SL Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Saim Ayub & Fakhar Zaman |
Vice-Captain | Kusal Mendis & Sahan Arachchige |
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis (VC)
- Batters – Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Dasun Shanaka
- All-Rounders – Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub ©, Arafat Minhas, Sahan Arachchige
- Bowlers – Abrar Ahmed, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batters – Fakhar Zaman ©, Sahibzada Farhan, Dasun Shanaka
- All-Rounders – Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub, Sahan Arachchige (VC)
- Bowlers – Abrar Ahmed, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Lahiru Udara | NA | NA |
Abdul Samad | NA | NA |
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Saim Ayub |
GL Captaincy Choice | Fakhar Zaman |
Punt Picks | Dushmantha Chameera and Sahibzada Farhan |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
PAK vs SL Match Preview:
Pakistan will begin their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka on October 9, 2026, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, with the match scheduled to start at 8:30 PM IST. Sahibzada Farhan will lead Pakistan for the first time in T20I cricket after recently guiding the team to a silver medal at the Asian Games, while Kusal Mendis will captain Sri Lanka. Moreover, Pakistan will aim to use home conditions effectively and start the series strongly following their Asian Games campaign.
Pakistan have made notable changes to their T20I setup, with Salman Ali Agha left out of the squad and Farhan taking charge. Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad and Shadab Khan give Pakistan considerable firepower with the bat, while Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Salman Mirza strengthen the bowling department. Naseem could make his T20I return against Sri Lanka, adding further quality to the pace attack, while Khawaja Mohammad Nafay is expected to take responsibility behind the stumps.
Sri Lanka have also entered the series with a reshaped squad, as Kusal Mendis takes over the captaincy in the absence of injured Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga. Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka provide the visitors with several batting options, while Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth offer variety through spin. Meanwhile, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara and Eshan Malinga add pace to the attack. As a result, Sri Lanka’s varied bowling resources will face a demanding challenge against Pakistan’s aggressive batting unit, setting up an intriguing series opener in Rawalpindi.
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Pakistan | 18 |
Sri Lanka | 10 |
PAK vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 29°C |
Weather Forecast | Overcast |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 177 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 30% |
PAK vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
Pakistan Playing 11:
1) Saim Ayub
2) Sahibzada Farhan ©
3) Khawaja Nafay (wk)
4) Hasan Nawaz
5) Fakhar Zaman
6) Abdul Samad
7) Shadab Khan
8) Maaz Sadaqat
9) Sufyan Moqim
10) Naseem Shah
11) Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
1) Kamil Mishara
2) Sineth Jayawardena
3) Kusal Mendis (c & wk)
4) Lahiru Udara
5) Sahan Arachchige
6) Kamindu Mendis
7) Dasun Shanaka
8) Dunith Wellalage
9) Maheesh Theekshana
10) Dushmantha Chameera
11) Nuwan Thushara/ Eshan Malinga
PAK vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
