Sri Lanka vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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SL
Rating: 220
PAK
Rating: 240
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Dunith Wellalage
SL
Wickets (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
Catches (1+)
Pathum Nissanka
SL
Sixes (1+)
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Wickets (1+)
Matheesha Pathirana
SL
Wickets (1+)
Pathum Nissanka
SL
Catches (1+)
Saim Ayub
PAK
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 10 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2024). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
SL at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Top Scorer
Pathum Nissanka
310 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
20 wkts
PAK at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Top Scorer
Shahid Afridi
265 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Wasim Jr
5 wkts
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
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Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Mohammad Nawaz b Mohammad Wasim Jr | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Kamil Mishara | c Salman Agha b Salman Mirza | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | lbw b Shadab Khan | 14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | c Usman Khan b Shadab Khan | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Usman Khan b Abrar Ahmed | 18 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Janith Liyanage | c Mohammad Nawaz b Abrar Ahmed | 40 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 129.03 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | c Fakhar Zaman b Abrar Ahmed | 18 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | c Faheem Ashraf b Salman Mirza | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | c Shadab Khan b Salman Mirza | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | c Usman Khan b Mohammad Wasim Jr | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Nuwan Thushara | not out | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Mirza | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | 2.2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3.18 | 0 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | c Dasun Shanaka b Dushmantha Chameera | 51 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 141.67 |
| Saim Ayub | b Maheesh Theekshana | 24 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Salman Agha (c) | c Pathum Nissanka b Wanindu Hasaranga | 16 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 145.45 |
| Fakhar Zaman | st Kusal Mendis b Dhananjaya de Silva | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Usman Khan (wk) | not out | 7* | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Shadab Khan | not out | 18* | 12 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Charith Asalanka | 0.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17.5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
96.8 |
| 2 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
93.7 |
| 3 |
Salman Mirza
PAK
|
89.5 |
| 4 |
Abrar Ahmed
PAK
|
68.0 |
| 5 |
Sahibzada Farhan
PAK
|
67.0 |
| 6 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
66.0 |
| 7 |
Mohammad Wasim Jr
PAK
|
58.8 |
| 8 |
Janith Liyanage
SL
|
54.8 |
| 9 |
Saim Ayub
PAK
|
37.5 |
| 10 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
33.1 |
| 11 |
Salman Agha
PAK
|
32.6 |
| 12 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
29.8 |
| 13 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
29.6 |
| 14 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
24.0 |
| 15 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
18.4 |
| 16 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
18.4 |
| 17 |
Usman Khan
PAK
|
7.9 |
| 18 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
6.7 |
| 19 |
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
|
6.3 |
| 20 |
Nuwan Thushara
SL
|
4.4 |
| 21 |
Faheem Ashraf
PAK
|
2.4 |
| 22 |
Kamil Mishara
SL
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: who played
Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) in T20I 2026 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on 7 January 2026. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 51 off 36 balls and Salman Mirza took 3/18.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara. Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Pakistan?
Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs Pakistan played?
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan was played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Wednesday 7 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan?
Sri Lanka scored 128/10 in 19.2 overs. Pakistan scored 129/4 in 16.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan?
Wanindu Hasaranga was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 97/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was named Player of the Match in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan?
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan?
Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 51 off 36 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan?
Salman Mirza took 3/18 in 4 overs.