
An exciting finale awaits Sri Lanka And Pakistan Get ready for the third T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday. Despite the second match being completely washed out due to rain, the series remains very good, with Pakistan leading 1-0 in the three-match contest. With the visitors in front, Sri Lanka find themselves in a do or die situation and will have to win the final game to level the series.
The host team struggled in the first match and was out for 128 runs. there will be a lot of trust in them Pathum Nissanka and captain Dasun Shanaka To provide a more competitive total. Pakistan, led by salman ali aga Looked clinical in the first game. with Sahebzada Farhan Due to form and a balanced bowling attack, they start as favorites to win the series. Both teams are using this series as an important blueprint 2026 t20 world cupExperimenting with combinations on slow, subdued tracks.
SL vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Match Details
- date and time: 11 January (Sunday); 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM local
- venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
SL vs PAK head-to-head record in T20I
Matches played: 29 | Pakistan won: 17 | Sri Lanka won: 11 | No results: 01
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium pitch report
The surface in the third T20I is likely to mirror the conditions seen in the opening round, giving an even contest with the bowlers enjoying a slight edge. Although the pitch supports strokeplay, the ball remained stuck at times in the first match, making it difficult for the hosts to time their shots. Records at this venue show that teams batting first have won almost 60% of the games, but Pakistan’s ease in chasing the target in the opening match highlighted how much dew there can be later in the evening. In light of this, the captain who wins the toss may wish to field first again, especially for the spinners, to minimize the impact of moisture on the ball.
squad
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjay de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Zenith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellaage, Mahesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Trevin Mathew, Dushmantha Chameera, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara and Ishan Malinga.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Aga (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafe, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saeem Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
SL vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Sri Lanka won the toss and bowled first
- Pakistan Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Pakistan’s total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Pakistan won the toss and bowled first
- Sri Lanka Powerplay Score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Sri Lanka’s total score: 150-160
Match result: The team bowling first wins the competition.
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