Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Score Prediction & Projections · WTC 2026
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: preview and key facts
Pakistan play Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday 9 November in WTC 2026. Pakistan lead the head-to-head 4-1 from 6 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 Saim Ayub, Azan Awais, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Prabath Jayasuriya 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 4-1 from 6 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Sinhalese Sports Club on 24 Jul 2023: Pakistan won by an innings and 222 runs.
What is Pakistan's current form in 2025/2027?
Pakistan have won 2 and lost 7 of their 9 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 268 runs per match and conceding 352.3. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2025/2027?
Sri Lanka have won 1 and lost 2 of their 6 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 395.5 runs per match and conceding 472. 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 Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday 9 November 2026, starting at 05:00 UK time (05:00 UTC, 10:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 6 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka, 360 runs), Babar Azam (Pakistan, 349 runs) and Salman Agha (Pakistan, 282 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 6 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka meetings are Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan, 15 wickets), Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka, 13 wickets) and Naseem Shah (Pakistan, 12 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 Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka, 450 runs in 6 innings), Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka, 396 runs in 9 innings) and Sonal Dinusha (Sri Lanka, 349 runs in 5 innings). Pathum Nissanka's latest innings: 187, 158 and 2.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 26 wickets in 9 innings), Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka, 20 wickets in 9 innings) and Mohammad Abbas (Pakistan, 17 wickets in 6 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 9th with 16 points from 9 matches, and Sri Lanka are 8th with 24 points from 6 matches. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.
What is the pitch like at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Over the last 9 completed matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium since Dec 2019 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 1022 runs, the first innings averages 363 and teams batting first have won 29%. 48% of wickets fall to pace and 49% to spin.
What is Pakistan's record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Pakistan have won 3 and lost 4 of their 9 matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 29% 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 0 and lost 0 of their 1 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 29% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.