Pakistan will square off with Sri Lanka in the second T20I of the three-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Sunday, October 11.
Delving into the details of the first T20I, Sri Lanka batted first and posted 182/8 in 20 overs. Lahiru Udara (91) was the top scorer. In response, Pakistan sealed the deal in just 18.5 overs with four wickets in hand. Sahibzada Farhan (89) and Maaz Sadaqat (50) were exceptional with the bat as they took a 1-0 lead.
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, T20I Series 2026, Match 2
Time & Date: 6:30 PM IST, Sunday, October 11
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report
The average first-inning score across the last three T20Is at this venue was 148. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first on this surface. Two out of three games saw the chasing sides come out on top.
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan (c), Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Razaullah, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Pakistan
These two sides have faced each other 30 times in this format. While Pakistan bagged 18 wins, Sri Lanka has won only 12 encounters. In the first T20I, Pakistan won by four wickets. With Pakistan having a home advantage, they are expected to have a better run in this game, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-game series.
