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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, PAK vs SL 2025, Today Match Prediction
SL vs PAK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Pakistan won the toss and choose to bowl first
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
Sri Lanka, Pakistan lock horns in T20I series opener at Dambulla
- Pakistan managed to beat Sri Lanka in the T20 tri-series final played in Rawalpindi.
- Since past 12 months, Pathum Nissanka and Dushmantha Chameera have been standout performers for Sri Lanka in the T20 Format.
- Sahibzada Farhan, and Mohammad Nawaz have been bankable performers for Pakistan in the 20-over format.
Expect Pakistan to register a comfortable win over Sri Lanka.
| Tournament: | Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 20.2°C|Clear |
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SL vs PAK Live Prediction
SL vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the opening match of the three-match T20I series played at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka Captain Charith Asalanka will be hoping that the side can start their season on a decent note. On the other hand, Pakistan will see looking to looking adjust to the conditions and put on a strong show in this series opener.
Both teams have faced off 27 times in the history of the T20 Format where the Green Shirts have a slightly better record with 16 wins compared to 11 victories for Sri Lanka.
SL vs PAK Betting News
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
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118/4 in 18.4 6.32
PAK T20 TRIS 2025
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets114/10 in 19.1 5.95
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L
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PAK
118/4 in 18.4 6.32
PAK T20 TRIS 2025
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets114/10 in 19.1 5.95
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Sri Lanka Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since January 2025, Pathum Nissanka has topped the batting charts for Sri Lanka in the T20 Format. In 17 matches played, Nissanka has accumulated 611 runs at an average of 38.18 with one century and four half-centuries.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mahesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nuwan Thushara and Dasun Shanaka to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Since January 2025, pacer Dushmantha Chameera has topped the bowling charts for Sri Lanka in the T20 Format. In 14 matches played, Chameera has picked up 22 wickets at an economy rate of 7.39.
SL Over/Under Betting Tips
Kusal Mendis Total Runs Over 20.5 1.85
Kusal Mendis has scored over 20 runs in two of his last five T20I matches. In his T20I career, he has amassed 2,286 runs in 95 matches at an average of 25.4, including 17 fifties. At Dambulla, he has scored 172 runs in nine matches, averaging 21.5. On a good batting track, we back Mendis to start the series strongly and score over 20 runs.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera
Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanidu Hasaranga, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Pakistan Preview
Salman Agha will lead Pakistan for this three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam will not be available for this series due to their commitments in the ongoing Big Bash League played in Australia.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, captain Salman Agha, Usman Khan and Fakhar Zaman to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since January 2025, opener Sahibzada Farhan has topped the batting charts for Pakistan in the T20 Format. In 26 matches played, Farhan has accumulated 771 runs at an average of 30.84 with seven half-centuries.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah and Usman Tariq to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Since January 2025, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz has topped the bowling charts for Pakistan in the T20 Format. In 26 matches played, Nawaz has picked up 36 wickets at an economy rate of 6.56.
PAK Over/Under Betting Tips
Agha Salman Total Runs Under 19.5 1.85
Agha Salman has scored over 19 runs only once in the last five T20I matches. He hasn't been in good form towards the backend of the 2025. He is gonna bat down the order at number 5, so scoring runs coming in the middle order is not going to be easy and we predict his score to be under 20 runs in today's fixture,
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah and Usman Tariq.
Pakistan Actual Playing XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmad, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jr
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The average first innings score at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in the nine completed T20s is around 143 runs. The weather forecast for Wednesday’s game is going to be clear skies and light winds.
SL vs PAK Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is going to host the opening match of the T20I series played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Sri Lanka to win the coin toss 1.90
We back the home team Sri Lanka to win the coin toss in today's T20I match against Pakistan at Dambulla.
Toss: To Bat
Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium has been decent venue for side batting first. Six matches out of last nine played at the venue have been won by side batting first.
SL vs PAK
Winning Prediction
Based on recent performances, Pakistan will fancy their chances of beating Sri Lanka in this contest. With likes of Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed showing excellent form this season, the team management will be hoping that Pakistan can deliver a clinical performance in this opening clash.
Expect Pakistan to register a comfortable win over Sri Lanka.
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