Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · Tri-Nation Series 2026
Ground snapshot
| Match | 1st inn | 2nd inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAK vs AUS 04 Jun 2026 | 157/10 (42) | 161/6 (41.5) | 318 |
| PAK vs AUS 02 Jun 2026 | 231/9 (50) | 190/10 (44) | 421 |
| NZ vs SA 05 Mar 2025 | 362/6 (50) | 312/9 (50) | 674 |
| AFG vs AUS N/R 28 Feb 2025 | 273/10 (50) | 109/1 (12.5) | 382 |
| AFG vs ENG 26 Feb 2025 | 325/7 (50) | 317/10 (49.5) | 642 |
Top scorer Babar Azam 332
Top bowler Shaheen Afridi 12 wkts
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium: pitch and ground record
Pakistan play Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday 27 October in Tri-Nation Series 2026. Pakistan lead the head-to-head 13-4 from 18 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Pakistan vs Sri Lanka being played?
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is being played at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday 27 October 2026, starting at 09:00 UK time (09:00 UTC, 14:30 IST).
What is the pitch like at Gaddafi Stadium?
Over the last 12 completed matches at Gaddafi Stadium since Mar 2022 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 546 runs, the first innings averages 287 and teams batting first have won 58%. 57% of wickets fall to pace and 38% to spin.
What is Pakistan's record at Gaddafi Stadium?
Pakistan have won 3 and lost 2 of their 5 matches at Gaddafi Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 58% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is the weather forecast at Gaddafi Stadium for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
The forecast at Gaddafi Stadium for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is Clear Sky, 28°C, humidity 40%, wind 0.9 km/h.
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, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?
Pakistan lead 13-4 from 18 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 18 Oct 2026: Pakistan won by 37 runs.
What is Pakistan's current form in 2026?
Pakistan have won 1 and lost 0 of their 1 match in 2026, averaging 305 runs per match and conceding 268. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2026?
Sri Lanka have won 0 and lost 1 of their 1 match in 2026, averaging 268 runs per match and conceding 305. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
Who are the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 18 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Babar Azam (Pakistan, 698 runs), Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan, 420 runs) and Lahiru Thirimanne (Sri Lanka, 420 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 18 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Hasan Ali (Pakistan, 18 wickets), Shadab Khan (Pakistan, 15 wickets) and Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka, 15 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 Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 427 runs in 8 innings), Salman Agha (Pakistan, 421 runs in 9 innings) and Pavan Rathnayake (Sri Lanka, 344 runs in 8 innings). Kusal Mendis' latest innings: 121, 35 and 18.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Haris Rauf (Pakistan, 21 wickets in 9 innings), Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan, 15 wickets in 9 innings) and Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 13 wickets in 8 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
Where are Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the standings?
Pakistan are 1st with 2 points from 1 match, and Sri Lanka are 3rd with 0 points from 1 match. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.