The Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 reaches a crucial stage with the 3rd T20I as Sri Lanka take on Pakistan. We analyse momentum, conditions and players to watch.

Here are the Match Predictions for Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2026, 3rd T20I Match – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, to be played on the 11th of January at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

Batting Stats T20I

3rd T20I Match – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla)

Current Form Sri Lanka and Pakistan:

The 2nd Match of the T20I Series was cancelled due to rain. Pakistan currently lead the series by 1-0 with one more T20I Match to go.

The top run scorer for Pakistan in the T20I Series is Sahibzada Farhan with 51 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Pakistan in the T20I Series is Abrar Ahmed with 3 scalps under his belt.

The top run scorer for Sri Lanka in the T20I Series is Janith Liyanage with 40 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the T20I Series is Wanindu Hasaranga with 1 scalp under his belt.

In the first T20I Match, Sri Lanka batted first and they were bowled out for a small total 128. Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara and Kusal Mendis all failed terribly. Shadab Khan then picked out Dhananjaya de Silva. Janith Liyanage played well and scored 40 runs but he didn’t get enough support from the other batters. Abrar Ahmed bowled exceptionally well. He picked up 3 wickets for just 25 runs as Sri Lanka were bowled out for a paltry 128.

During the chase, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub started off very well. Farhan made 51 off 36 balls while Ayub scored 24 off 18 deliveries. After these two got out, Salman Mirza and Shadab Khan also contributed healthily and helped Pakistan get home in the 17th over itself with 6 wickets in hand.

Wicket Takers T20I

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Pakistan:

Salman Ali Agha (C), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmad, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (WK), Usman Tariq

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Traveen Mathew, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, and Eshan Malinga.

Match Prediction – Sri Lanka v Pakistan

Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka 

Who will win?-  Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka), Usman Khan (Pakistan)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan)

Most Sixes – Janith Liyanage (Sri Lanka), Shadab Khan (Pakistan)

Player of the Match- Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – Sri Lanka 160+, Pakistan 150+

Match Handicap: Sri Lanka

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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