PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20I, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

Pakistan has won both matches of the series so far.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 12 Oct 2026, 15:11 IST

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Preview

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the third T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026 on October 13 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan will aim to continue their winning momentum after taking a 2-0 lead in the series with victories in the first two T20Is. Sahibzada Farhan has been among their key batters, scoring 509 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 63.63 and a strike rate of 159.06. Maaz Sadaqat has also impressed with 184 runs in his last four matches, striking at 175.23. The hosts will look to maintain their strong form and seal the series with another win.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be eager to bounce back after struggling to find consistency in their recent performances. Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka will be among the batters to watch, while the visitors will need a stronger showing from both their batting and bowling units to challenge Pakistan.

Match Information

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 13 Oct 2026, Tue, 6:30 PM IST ,Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

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Weather Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Clear

27.9°C

42% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Pakistan

W
W
L
W
NR

Sri Lanka

L
L
W
L
NR

Players Stats in current Series

162 Runs

2 Matches

2

Maaz Sadaqat

PAK - all

146 Runs

2 Matches

3

96 Runs

2 Matches

46 Runs

2 Matches

5

Fakhar Zaman

PAK - bat

43 Runs

2 Matches

33 Runs

2 Matches

200.00

1 Match

2

Maaz Sadaqat

PAK - all

182.50

2 Matches

3

Hasan Nawaz

PAK - bat

181.82

2 Matches

4

Khawaja Nafay

PAK - bat

171.43

2 Matches

167.01

2 Matches

6

162.71

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Imran

PAK - all

5 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Naseem Shah

PAK - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Eshan Malinga

SL - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

3 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

2 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Shadab Khan

PAK - all

2 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Imran

PAK - all

4.00

2 Matches

2

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

7.20

2 Matches

3

Naseem Shah

PAK - bowl

8.00

2 Matches

4

Shadab Khan

PAK - all

8.67

2 Matches

5

9.14

2 Matches

6

9.20

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (C), FK Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, H Nawaz, U Shah, Maaz Sadaqat, SH Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah

Bench : Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran, Razaullah, Ghazi Ghori, Saad Baig, Shan Masood, Abdullah Fazal, Babar Azam, Azan Awais, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Imran, Abdul Samad, Sufyan Moqim

Sri Lanka

LU Igalagamage, Kamil Mishara, SSD Arachchige, PHKD Mendis, K Mendis (C), Sineth Jayawardene, D Shanaka, M Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, D Chameera, Dunith Wellalage

Bench : Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, B Fernando, N Thushara

Injury and availability news

Will update once available.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is generally considered batting-friendly, with a fast outfield and good value for shots. Batters can score freely once they get set, making it a potentially high-scoring encounter.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

170

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7
C

Sahibzada Farhan PAK | BAT

Sahibzada Farhan has scored 509 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 63.63 and a strike rate of 159.06. His consistency and ability to score quickly make him a key batter to watch in this contest.

9
VC

Maaz Sadaqat PAK | ALL

Maaz Sadaqat has scored 184 runs in his last four matches at an average of 46 and a strike rate of 175.23. His aggressive approach at the crease makes him an important player for Pakistan.

8

Lahiru Udara SL | WK

Lahiru Udara showed promise in the opening match and will look to provide Sri Lanka with a solid start. His contribution at the top of the order could be crucial for the visitors.

9

Kamindu Mendis SL | ALL

Kamindu Mendis has scored 190 runs in his last eight matches at an average of 23.75. He will be keen to deliver a substantial contribution and strengthen Sri Lanka's batting lineup.

8.5

Naseem Shah PAK | BOWL

Naseem Shah impressed with the ball in the opening T20I. His pace and ability to pick up crucial wickets make him a player to watch in the upcoming encounter.

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

Maheesh Theekshana can play an important role with his variations and ability to control the scoring rate. He will look to trouble Pakistan's batters and provide breakthroughs for Sri Lanka.

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8

Ghazi Ghori

PAK | WK

7

Sineth Jayawardene

SL | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Oct 12 2026 3:11 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PAK

6 : 5

SL

Credits Left
9.5/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis
VC

9

Saim Ayub

7

Kamil Mishara

8

Sahibzada Farhan
C

7

Fakhar Zaman

9

Kamindu Mendis

9

Shadab Khan

8.5

Dasun Shanaka

8

Abrar Ahmed

8.5

Naseem Shah

8.5

Eshan Malinga

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

PAK

5 : 6

SL

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Kamil Mishara

8

Abdullah Shafique

8

Sahibzada Farhan

7

Fakhar Zaman

9

Kamindu Mendis
C

9

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

9

Abrar Ahmed
VC

8.5

Naseem Shah

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

Eshan Malinga

8

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