Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Preview & Prediction · Tri-Nation Series 2026
Head-to-head record
19 meetings · 2010–2026Season comparison
PAK · SLPlayer projections · batting order
Batting order| Batter | Runs | SR | Wkts | Balls | 4s | 6s | Ov | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | ◆ D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maaz Sadaqat | |||||||||||||
| Babar Azam | |||||||||||||
| Salman Agha | |||||||||||||
| Shadab Khan | |||||||||||||
| Ghazi Ghori | |||||||||||||
| Arafat Minhas | |||||||||||||
| Shaheen Afridi | |||||||||||||
| Haris Rauf | |||||||||||||
| Abrar Ahmed | |||||||||||||
| Batter | Runs | SR | Wkts | Balls | 4s | 6s | Ov | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | ◆ D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | |||||||||||||
| Kusal Mendis | |||||||||||||
| Kamindu Mendis | |||||||||||||
| Pavan Rathnayake | |||||||||||||
| Janith Liyanage | |||||||||||||
| Dunith Wellalage | |||||||||||||
| Sachindu Colombage | |||||||||||||
| Eshan Malinga | |||||||||||||
| Asitha Fernando | |||||||||||||
| Dilshan Madushanka | |||||||||||||
Ground snapshot
Gaddafi Stadium ›| Match | 1st inn | 2nd inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL vs ENG 29 Oct 2026 | 386/5 (50) | 331/10 (45.1) | 717 |
| PAK vs SL 27 Oct 2026 | 110/10 (25.3) | 114/2 (18.1) | 224 |
| PAK vs ENG 25 Oct 2026 | 241/10 (46.4) | 243/9 (47.1) | 484 |
| 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 |
Top scorer Babar Azam 332
Top bowler Shaheen Afridi 12 wkts
Who scores 20+ in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Last 10 · 1+ wicket ›
Pavan Rathnayake SL
100%
Babar Azam PAK
75%
Saad Baig PAK
75%
Janith Liyanage SL
75%
Salman Agha PAK
50%
Who takes a wicket in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Last 10
Asitha Fernando SL
100%
Shaheen Afridi PAK
75%
Haris Rauf PAK
75%
Arafat Minhas PAK
75%
Dilshan Madushanka SL
75%
Who scores 30+ in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Last 10
Saad Baig PAK
75%
Pavan Rathnayake SL
75%
Babar Azam PAK
50%
Hasan Nawaz PAK
50%
Kamindu Mendis SL
50%
Who takes 2+ wickets in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Last 10
Shaheen Afridi PAK
50%
Haris Rauf PAK
50%
Arafat Minhas PAK
50%
Asitha Fernando SL
50%
Dilshan Madushanka SL
50%
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: preview and key facts
Pakistan play Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday 31 October in Tri-Nation Series 2026. Pakistan lead the head-to-head 13-5 from 19 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, Maaz Sadaqat, 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 13-5 from 19 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Gaddafi Stadium on 27 Oct 2026: Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 191 balls remaining).
What is Pakistan's current form in 2026?
Pakistan have won 3 and lost 1 of their 4 matches in 2026, averaging 240 runs per match and conceding 209.5. 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 2 and lost 2 of their 4 matches in 2026, averaging 285.8 runs per match and conceding 307.5. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
When and where is Pakistan vs Sri Lanka being played?
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is being played at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday 31 October 2026, starting at 08:00 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 19 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Babar Azam (Pakistan, 727 runs), Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan, 425 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 19 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 Pavan Rathnayake (Sri Lanka, 453 runs in 8 innings), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 385 runs in 8 innings) and Salman Agha (Pakistan, 361 runs in 10 innings). Pavan Rathnayake's latest innings: 130, 23 and 118.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan, 19 wickets in 10 innings), Arafat Minhas (Pakistan, 16 wickets in 7 innings) and Haris Rauf (Pakistan, 15 wickets in 9 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 6 points from 4 matches, and Sri Lanka are 2nd with 4 points from 3 matches. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.
What is the pitch like at Gaddafi Stadium?
Over the last 15 completed matches at Gaddafi Stadium since Mar 2022 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 532 runs, the first innings averages 279 and teams batting first have won 53%. 60% of wickets fall to pace and 35% 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 53% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.