Sri Lanka Will face Pakistan in the first match of the three-match T20 series. This article will provide you SL vs PAK match prediction, toss prediction, score prediction, best batsman prediction and best bowler prediction for the first game of the tour.
SL vs PAK Match Prediction: Who will win the 1st T20I? Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026:
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match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I
date: 7 January 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
venue:Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
live streaming: sony liv
Live broadcast: Sony Sports
SL vs PAK Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
When it comes to T20I cricket, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have faced each other in 27 matches, with Pakistan holding a five-match lead over the island nation.
The 2009 T20 World Cup champions have got the better of their opponent in 16 matches, while the 2014 T20 World Cup winners Sri Lanka have managed to win the remaining 11 games.
Total matches played: 27
SL won: 11
Pak won: 16
No results: 00
SL vs PAK Pitch Report and Conditions
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, which is going to host three T20I matches to begin Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka, is expected to be good for the game of T20 cricket.
This means that there should be something for both the batsmen and bowlers to enjoy batting on this surface in the first six overs and in the middle overs, especially in the first innings, the spinners should come into play.
Having said that, the extent of the spinners’ contribution to the game will depend on the amount of dew.
sri lanka vs pak weather report
There is a 65% chance of rain during the first T20I in Dambulla. The temperature during the game is expected to be maximum 24 degrees and minimum 18 degrees.
SL vs PAK Match Prediction- Playing XI
Sri Lanka playing 11:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahish Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera.
Pakistan playing 11:
Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Aga (captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed.
form and fitness
No concerns about form and fitness in the first SL vs PAK T20I match.
score prediction
The team batting first in the upcoming SL vs PAK T20I should post a score of 180-190 on the board.
Players must perform to make predictions
number , Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga
Clean– Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed
best batsman prediction
Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Pathum Nissanka or Kusal Mendis
Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match: Sahibzada Farhan or Fakhar Zaman
best bowler prediction
Who will take the most wickets for Sri Lanka in the match: Dushmantha Chameera or Wanindu Hasaranga
Who will take the most wickets for PAK in the match: Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Sri Lanka will start the match as favorites and are expected to win the match.