Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the third T20I of Sri Lanka’s 2026 tour of Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, on October 13th. Having already taken a 2-0 lead in the series by winning the second T20 match by 82 runs, the Pakistan team will now take the field, aiming to complete a clean sweep against Sri Lanka in the third T20 match.
In the second T20 match, Pakistan batted first and posted a total of 215 runs. Once again, Maaz Sadaqat played an innings of 96 off 51 balls, helping his team cross the 200-run mark. In response, the Sri Lankan team could only manage 133 runs in 20 overs, losing the match by 82 runs.
Also Read: PAK vs SL Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd T20I? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
PAK vs SL Match Details – 3rd T20I
- Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I
- Date: 11th October 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Live Streaming: YouTube
PAK vs SL Pitch Report – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Rawalpindi Cricket Ground is famous for its batting-friendly pitch, which offers excellent conditions for hitters. The pitch offers good pace and bounce, encouraging aggressive scoring.
PAK vs SL Weather Report – Rawalpindi
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PAK vs SL Recent Form
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PAK vs SL Head-to-Head T20I Record (Last 10 matches)
PAK vs SL Match Prediction Scenarios – 3rd T20I
Scenario 1 – If SL bats first
- Powerplay Score: 45–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 160–165 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Pakistan win
Scenario 2 – If PAK bats first
- Powerplay Score: 50–60 runs
- First Innings Total: 180–210 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Pakistan win
PAK vs SL: Key Battles
- Sahibzada Farhan vs Maheesh Theekshana
- Sineth Jayawardena vs Salman Mirza
- Fakhar Zaman vs Binura Fernando
PAK vs SL: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 40%
- Batting second: 60%
PAK vs SL Probable Playing XI
Pakistan (PAK)
Sahibzada Farhan ©, Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Khawaja Nafay, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Imran, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza
Sri Lanka (SL)
Kusal Mendis ©, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Eshan Malinga, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara
Who Will Win PAK vs SL Today? – 3rd T20I
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Pakistan are the favourites to win this 3rd T20I. Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat and Shadab Khan are expected to be the key performers.