SL vs PAK Prediction, T20I Series 2026, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Wednesday, January 7.

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Sri Lanka and Pakistan are entering this series after the latter won the T20I tri-series against the former in the grand finale in November 2025. While the Lankans will be led by Dasun Shanaka, Pakistan will be captained by Salman Ali Agha. This will be an ideal preparatory series for both sides ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

SL vs PAK, T20I Series 2026, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 6

Time & Date: 6:30 PM IST, Thursday, November 27

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

SL vs PAK, T20I Series 2026, Match 1 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue was 140 in the previous three T20Is played. While the team batting first came out on top twice, the chasing side won once in the last three encounters here.

SL vs PAK, T20I Series 2026, Match 1 Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka(c), Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga.

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq.

SL vs PAK, T20I Series 2026, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Pakistan.

These two sides have played a total of 24 T20Is against each other, with Pakistan winning 14 games while Sri Lanka secured 10 victories. With Sri Lanka having a home advantage, we can expect a decent contest between these two sides. However, we can anticipate Pakistan to come out on top and extend their lead in the head-to-head record.

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