Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Prediction 3rd T20I, Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026

The second T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka ended with no result. It was a disappointing result for both teams as they are gearing up for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan now have a 1-0 unassailable lead, and they will be aiming at a 2-0 series whitewash. It is Sri Lanka, which need to up their game, because they have looked lost on the field.

The third and final contest between these sides will be live on Sunday from Dambulla Rangiri International Stadium at 7 PM IST. This is the last game for Pakistan in these conditions ahead of the ICC event next month. So, they will love to spend some time in the middle. But just like the second game, there might be rain on Sunday, which can spoil the spot. Sri Lanka need a push from their top-order batters because they seem to have lost their confidence a bit.

SL vs PAK: Match Info.

• ·         Series: Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026
• ·         Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I
• ·         Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
• ·         Time: 7:00 PM IST
• ·         Date: January 11, 2026 (Sunday)

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

The head-to-head scoreline between Sri Lanka and Pakistan remains the same, as the last game was the first-ever rain-out game between these two Asian sides. Overall, they have played 29 T20Is, with Pakistan winning 17 and Sri Lanka winning 11 of those.

SL vs PAK: Pitch Report

This is a typical Sri Lankan wicket in Dambulla, which is slow and will break down with time. The new ball will skid more with movement, and as the game goes on, spinners will dominate. There will be enough turn in the pitch, and it will deteriorate with time. The average score here is around 145-155, and batting will be a challenging aspect.

SL vs PAK: Live Streaming Details

• ·         TV: Not Televised in India
• ·         Digital: FanCode (App or website)

SL vs PAK: Weather Report

The weather forecast indicates a 35 percent chance of rain on Sunday in some parts of Dambulla. The temperature is predicted to be around 23°C with an average humidity of 89 percent and 13 kmph wind speed.

SL vs PAK: Last Five Results

Pakistan: W, L, W, W, NR

Sri Lanka: W, W, L, L, NR

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Possible XIs:

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

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

SL vs PAK: Probable Best Batter

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan scored the most T20 runs for Pakistan in 2025 and also started this year with a fifty in the very first game.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka has previously done well against Pakistan, and he can play a perfect anchor knock on this slow wicket.

SL vs PAK: Probable Best Bowler

Pakistan: Salman Mirza has improved a lot with the new ball. He swings the ball, and his left-arm angle makes it tough for the batters to adjust.

Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga has the most T20I wickets for Sri Lanka against Pakistan. He has always done well against this opposition.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Today’s Match Prediction: There is a visible difference between the form of these two sides. For Sri Lanka, they rely on Nissanka and Kusal Mendis at the top. If they get out early, there are not many in the middle order who can take the game along. With the ball, the Pacers are struggling at the moment.

Only Hasaranga has looked to be threatening. But Pakistan now have good and in-form bowling options. Their spin unit has improved a lot, and the fast bowlers are giving them early breakthroughs. Then, with the bat, they have good batters for these conditions. That is why Pakistan are strong favorites to win this game.

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