Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · Tri-Nation Series 2026
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: team news and playing XIs
Pakistan play Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday 18 October in Tri-Nation Series 2026. Pakistan lead the head-to-head 10-9 from 20 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Pakistan are likely to field Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Raza Ullah and 1 more, and Sri Lanka Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka and 1 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?
Pakistan lead 10-9 from 20 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 13 Oct 2026: Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 17 balls remaining).
When and where is Pakistan vs Sri Lanka being played?
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is being played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday 18 October 2026, starting at 09:00 UK time (08:00 UTC, 13:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 20 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan, 534 runs), Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka, 247 runs) and Kamil Mishara (Sri Lanka, 209 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 20 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka, 23 wickets), Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan, 12 wickets) and Dushmantha Chameera (Sri Lanka, 10 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan, 512 runs in 9 innings), Maaz Sadaqat (Pakistan, 184 runs in 5 innings) and Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka, 179 runs in 8 innings). Sahibzada Farhan's latest innings: 89, 73 and 76.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Saim Ayub (Pakistan, 7 wickets in 7 innings), Usman Tariq (Pakistan, 7 wickets in 4 innings) and Eshan Malinga (Sri Lanka, 7 wickets in 8 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium since Mar 2024 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 336 runs, the first innings averages 185 and teams batting first have won 57%. 57% of wickets fall to pace and 37% to spin.
What is Pakistan's record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Pakistan have won 8 and lost 5 of their 15 matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 57% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Sri Lanka's record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Sri Lanka have won 3 and lost 5 of their 8 matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 57% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.