PAK vs SL 1st Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis
By Aditya Pratap Singh - Sat, Oct 17, 2026Last Updated on Oct 17, 2026 10:47 PM
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PAK vs SL (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka) Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (PAK vs SL) |
| League | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 18th October 2026 |
| Time | 01:30 PM (IST) - 08:00 AM (GMT) |
PAK vs SL Pitch Report and Todays Weather Report
PAK vs SL Match Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
PAK vs SL Pitch Report: The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is favorable for the batsmen, The surface is flat making it easier for the batters to score runs. Teams winning the toss might opt for bowling and look to chase the target under light
PAK vs SL Weather Report: Weather during the match time in Rawalpindi, PK will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 21°C on the match day with 55% humidity and 5.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 52% chances of precipitation during the game.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Score Records:
| Total matches: | 31 |
| Batting first won: | 12 |
| Bowling first won: | 18 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 242 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 218 |
| Highest Total: | 337/3 (48.2 |
| Lowest Total: | 104/10 (33 |
| Highest Chased: | 337/3 (48.2 |
| Lowest Defended: | 206/9 (50 O |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Favour
Pace Bowling 45%
Spin Bowling
58%Batting Pitch 42%
Bowling Pitch
146
T20 Average Scores
PAK vs SL (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka) Playing 11
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (PAK vs SL) Match Preview
PAK vs SL Match Preview: Pakistan will lock horns against Sri Lanka in ODI Tri-Series on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 01:30 PM IST at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Pakistan (PAK) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings in previous matches.
One-Down Batter
- Babar Azam will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Salman Agha and Hasan Nawaz will strengthen the middle order for Pakistan.
- Shaheen Afridi will lead the Pakistan as a Captain. He is also a good Bowler
Wicketkeeper
- Saad Baig will do the Wicket Keeping for Pakistan.
Spin Bowlers
- Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
Pace Bowlers
- Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will lead the pace attack of his team.
Sri Lanka (SL) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Kamil Mishara and Avishka Fernando will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings in previous matches.
One-Down Batter
- Kusal Mendis will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Kamindu Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake will strengthen the middle order for Sri Lanka.
- Kusal Mendis will lead the Sri Lanka as a Captain. He is also a good Wicket-Keeper
Wicketkeeper
- Kusal Mendis will do the Wicket Keeping for Sri Lanka.
Spin Bowlers
- Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
Pace Bowlers
- Eshan Malinga and Dilshan Madushanka will lead the pace attack of his team.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (PAK vs SL) Cricket Match Prediction, Team and Tips
PAK vs SL Match Prediction: Pakistan has very good form in the recent matches, most probably they will win this match.
Toss Prediction, Who will Win the Toss Today?: According to the Possible11 expert toss prediction, PAK will win the toss and choose to Bowl first.
PAK vs SL ODI Tri-Series Match Expert Advice: Abrar Ahmed will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Shaheen Afridi will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
PAK vs SL Head to Head
PAK vs SL Head to Head Records: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka have faced each other in 157 matches in ODI. Out of these 157 games, Pakistan have won 93 whereas Sri Lanka have won 59 Matches.
| Match Played | 157 |
| PAK Won | 93 |
| SL Won | 59 |
| Tie/NR | 4 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
PAK vs SL Team Analysis & Player Performance
- Looking by the pitch behavior, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
- Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in last few overs, they can turn the game around at any time.
- In Wicket Keeping, both are good. However Kusal Mendis will be the better option.
- Spinners may play major role on this pitch.
PAK vs SL Winning Prediction
- Pakistan looks more strong as compared to Sri Lanka, Make a 10-1 combination in favour of Pakistan
PAK vs SL Small League Must Picks:
PAK - Babar Azam [0 points], Shaheen Afridi [0 points]SL - Eshan Malinga [0 points], Kusal Mendis [0 points]
PAK vs SL Grand League Risky Picks:
PAK - Fakhar Zaman [0 points], Salman Agha [0 points]SL - Dasun Shanaka [0 points], Dunith Wellalage [0 points]
PAK vs SL Death Over Bowlers:
PAK - Shaheen AfridiSL - Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
Pakistan (PAK) Key Players
- Fakhar Zaman [22, 21, 58*, 61, 20]
- Haris Rauf [2W, 1W, 1W, 0W, 1W]
- Babar Azam [0, 103, 59, 71*, 18]
- Shaheen Afridi [3W, 2W, 1W, 1W]
- Salman Agha [0W, 14, 0W, 0W 29]
Sri Lanka (SL) Key Players
- Asitha Fernando [0W, 2W, 0W, 0W, 0W]
- Avishka Fernando [66, 34, 34]
- Dunith Wellalage [0W, 1W, 3W, (56, 1W)]
- Dasun Shanaka [1W, 18, 12, 24, 121*,]
- Kamindu Mendis [23, 23, 35, 12, 28]
- Kusal Mendis [9, 1, 2, 79]
PAK vs SL Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Avishka Fernando [PTs: 0, CR: 8.0]
- Fakhar Zaman [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Dasun Shanaka [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Kamindu Mendis [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Babar Azam [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Shaheen Afridi [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
PAK vs SL Injury / Unavailability
Pakistan Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Sri Lanka Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
PAK vs SL Live Stream
Where can I see PAK vs SL Live Score?
You can see PAK vs SL Live Score on Possible11, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, etc.
PAK vs SL match will be live telecast on SonyLIV.
PAK vs SL Cricket Match Highlights
You can watch PAK vs SL match Live Streaming and highlights on SonyLIV
PAK vs SL match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (PAK vs SL) Squads
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(C), Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, Arafat Minhas, Sufyan Moqim, Salman Agha, Razaullah, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Ghazi Ghori(WK), Saad Baig(WK)
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kusal Mendis(WK)(C), Avishka Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Asitha Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Sachindu Colombage, Dunith Wellalage, Janith Liyanage, Eshan Malinga
PAK vs SL Experts Team
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, What is the Match prediction for today's PAK vs SL match?
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Q-6, Are there any injury updates for PAK vs SL today?
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