Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Preview, Predictions & H2H · Tri-Nation Series
The Statz verdict
This head-to-head is level at 8–8, with the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium meetings split 2–1. They meet on a 61.4% boundary-rate ground averaging 342 total runs.
Head-to-head record
17 meetings · 2007–20261 no result
Season comparison
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Full ground stats →A batting ground that punishes seam. The last 30 T20 matches here average 342 total runs with a 61.4% boundary rate and 14.5 sixes a match. Seamers concede 9.41 an over against spin's 8.04, and batting first pays: 60% of winners set the target.
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2023). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Last 5 matches here
Top scorer Sahibzada Farhan 215
Top bowler Mohammad Nawaz 13 wkts
Top scorer Kamil Mishara 169
Top bowler Dushmantha Chameera 7 wkts
Hit rates: who delivers?
Full hit rates →No hit-rate data available yet
Top performers in this fixture
from 16 H2H meetings
Who is playing in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, ~30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Pakistan are likely to field Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake and 7 more — full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?
The head-to-head is tied at 8–8 from 17 matches.
Where is Pakistan vs Sri Lanka being played?
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is being played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 18 Oct 2026 at 14:30 IST.
Who are the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka H2H are Sahibzada Farhan (296 runs), Dasun Shanaka (220 runs), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (207 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka H2H are Wanindu Hasaranga (23 wkts), Abrar Ahmed (12 wkts), Dushmantha Chameera (9 wkts).
Who are the top 2026 run-scorers for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
The leading run-scorers in 2026 are Sahibzada Farhan (388 runs), Kusal Mendis (269 runs), Pathum Nissanka (262 runs).
Who are the top 2026 wicket-takers for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
The leading wicket-takers in 2026 are Mohammad Nawaz (14 wkts), Dushmantha Chameera (14 wkts), Maheesh Theekshana (13 wkts).
Where are Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the standings?
Pakistan are 1st with 0 points and Sri Lanka are 2nd with 0 points.
What is the pitch like at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, 44.5% of wickets fall to seam and 46% to spin. The average match total is 341.7 runs with a first-innings average of 184.0. There are an average of 13.9 sixes per match and teams batting first have won 53.7% of matches.
What is Pakistan's record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Pakistan have won 6 and lost 4 from 12 matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
What is Sri Lanka's record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Sri Lanka have won 2 and lost 3 from 5 matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.