Pakistan (PAK) will look to make it a clean sweep when they face Sri Lanka (SL) in the third T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Sunday, October 11.
The Men in Green have been very clinical in the first two matches, with everything falling into place. In the first game, they chased down a 183-run target with four wickets and seven balls to spare. The conditions did get easier in the second innings, especially with dew coming in.
However, in the second T20I, the Sahibzada Farhan-led side showed that they can bat first and still do well. On the back of Maaz Sadaqat’s 96 and Farhan’s 73, Pakistan posted 215/3. In reply, Sri Lanka could only manage to get to 133/7. The visitors will look to get a consolation with that could boost their morale for the remaining games.
PAK vs SL: Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Watch PAK vs SL Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi: Pitch Report
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a great ground for batters. The pitch is excellent and the outfield is lightning-fast. There is good value for the shots. The new ball will swing around for the first few overs but once that swing disappears, it is going to be a challenge for the bowlers.
PAK vs SL: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches played | 32 |
| Won by Pakistan | 20 |
| Won by Sri Lanka | 12 |
| Tied / No Results | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | September 17, 2007 |
| Most recent fixture | October 11, 2026 |
PAK vs SL: Predicted Playing 11s
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan (C), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza.
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Binura Fernando.
PAK vs SL: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sahibzada Farhan
The Pakistan captain, Sahibzada Farhan, has been in stellar form this year. He has gone from strength to strength after finishing as the highest run-scorer in the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the first two games in this series, the right-handed batter has amassed 89 (53) and 73 (44). He will look to lead from the front once again.
Probable Best Bowler: Mohammad Imran Randhawa
Mohammad Imran Randhawa has had some start to his T20I career. In the first game, the right-arm seamer finished with figures of 2/21 in four overs. He was even better in the second encounter, registering figures of 3/11 in his four-over spell.
Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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