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Pakistan are set to welcome Sri Lanka for the first Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, on 9th November at 10:00 AM IST.
Get the best PAK vs SL Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st Test match of the Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Salman Ali Agha – Pakistan’s batting all-rounder has scored 1,708 Test runs in 28 matches at 36.34, including three centuries and 12 half-centuries, alongside 20 wickets. |
Kusal Mendis – Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 4,836 runs in 75 Tests at 36.36, including 10 centuries, 23 half-centuries and a highest score of 245. |
Top Picks:
Babar Azam – Pakistan’s dependable right-handed batter has amassed 4,771 runs in 66 Tests at 42.98, including nine centuries, 34 half-centuries and a highest score of 196. |
Dhananjaya de Silva – Sri Lanka’s versatile all-rounder has scored 4,431 runs in 68 Tests at 39.21, including 13 centuries and 20 half-centuries, alongside 43 wickets. |
Budget Picks:
Prabath Jayasuriya – Sri Lanka’s left-arm orthodox spinner has claimed 134 wickets in 25 Tests at 32.00, including 12 five-wicket hauls and best figures of 7/52. |
Sameer Minhas – Pakistan’s young right-handed batter and occasional leg-break googly bowler has earned his maiden Test call-up for the Sri Lanka series. |
PAK vs SL Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Salman Ali Agha & Kusal Mendis |
Vice-Captain | Babar Azam & Dhananjaya de Silva |
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batters – Babar Azam, Dinesh Chandimal, Saud Shakeel
- All-Rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva (VC), Salman Ali Agha ©, Arafat Minhas, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowlers – Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohammad Abbas
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis ©
- Batters – Babar Azam (VC), Sameer Minhas
- All-Rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva, Salman Ali Agha, Kamindu Mendis, Arafat Minhas
- Bowlers – Mohammad Abbas, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga
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PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Ashen Bandara | NA | NA |
Razaullah | NA | NA |
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Salman Ali Agya |
GL Captaincy Choice | Kusal Mendis |
Punt Picks | Prabath Jayasuriya and Sameer Minhas |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
PAK vs SL Match Preview:
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will begin their two-match ICC World Test Championship series with the opening Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 9 to 13 November 2026. The match will start at 10:00 AM IST, with Babar Azam leading Pakistan and Kusal Mendis captaining Sri Lanka. Both teams will be eager to collect valuable WTC points and strengthen their positions in the championship standings. However, Pakistan will look to make the most of their home advantage and begin the series with a convincing performance.
Pakistan head into this contest after securing an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second Test in August. West Indies scored 344 in their first innings, but Pakistan responded with 387, thanks to Abdullah Shafique’s impressive 160 and Babar Azam’s 88. The hosts then dismissed West Indies for 117 in the second innings before chasing down the target of 75 at 77/2. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s most recent Test against West Indies in July ended in a draw. Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 549/9, with Lahiru Udara producing a superb 188, while Kamindu Mendis scored 84 and Kusal Mendis added 69. West Indies replied with 499, led by Justin Greaves’ 180 and Shai Hope’s 112. Sri Lanka then declared their second innings at 251/9, with Dinesh Chandimal contributing 71.
Rawalpindi traditionally provides a favourable surface for batters, particularly during the opening stages of a Test, although reverse swing and spin can become more influential as the match progresses. Pakistan will rely on Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha to provide batting stability, while Mohammad Abbas and Aamir Jamal could play important roles with the ball. On the other hand, Sri Lanka possess a dependable middle order featuring Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva, alongside the spin threat of Prabath Jayasuriya. Their pace attack, led by Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara, will also need to make the most of the new-ball conditions. Pakistan’s home advantage and recent Test victory give them a slight edge. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka’s batting depth and bowling options could make this a closely fought five-day contest. Overall, Pakistan enter the opening Test as slight favourites.
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Pakistan | 23 |
Sri Lanka | 17 |
PAK vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 22°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Spin |
Average 1st innings score | 336 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 77% |
PAK vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
Pakistan Playing 11:
1) Azan Awais
2) Sameer Minhas
3) Babar Azam ©
4) Saud Shakeel
5) Salman Ali Agha
6) Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wk)
7) Aamir Jamal
8) Arafat Minhas
9) Mohammad Abbas
10) Saqib Khan
11) Razaullah
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
1) Lahiru Udara
2) Pasindu Sooriyabandara
3) Dinesh Chandimal
4) Kamindu Mendis
5) Dhananjaya de Silva
6) Kusal Mendis © (wk)
7) Milan Rathnayake
8) Prabath Jayasuriya
9) Asitha Fernando
10) Lahiru Kumara
11) Eshan Malinga/ Dilshan Madhushanka
PAK vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the home advantage, Pakistan is expected to win this match.
