SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction (1st T20I), in Dambulla, Jan 7, 2026 – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: In 1st T20I of the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2025, Sri Lanka and Pakistan lock horns at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on January 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST. Here’s our breakdown of SL vs PAK Dream11 fantasy prediction, playing 11 details, pitch report, and expert picks to build your perfect team.
SL vs PAK 1st T20I Match Details
| Team | Sri Lanka (SL) vs Pakistan (PAK) |
| Competition | Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2025 |
| Date & Time | January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| Live Stream | Fancode App/Website, Sony Sports Network |
| Scorecard | SL vs PAK Live Score |
SL vs PAK 1st T20I Match Preview & Recent Records
Pakistan holds a historic advantage over Sri Lanka in T20 Internationals, though the rivalry has become increasingly balanced in the last few years.
| Matches | SL Won | PAK Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 27 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka Team Preview & Recent Records
In the recent T20I Tri-Series, Sri Lanka qualified for the final after winning two back-to-back matches. However, they lost the final to Pakistan by six wickets with eight balls remaining.
Kusal Mendis has been Sri Lanka’s key batter, scoring 25*, 40, and 23 in his recent innings. Kamil Mishara is also in good white-ball form, and before this series he made scores of 37, 38, 25, and 91 in his last five red-ball matches.
Janith Liyanage came into the series with scores of 56, 107, and 102, while Pavan Rathnayake also impressed with knocks of 98 and 77 in recent red-ball games. Pathum Nissanka has already accumulated 2,345 runs in T20Is.
Wanindu Hasaranga picked up seven wickets in the Pakistan Tri-Series, maintaining an economy rate of 7.05. Eshan Malinga recorded figures of 2/54 and 1/16 in his last two T20Is.
Maheesh Theekshana bowled economically, conceding only 22 runs in the Tri-Series Final, while Dushmantha Chameera impressed with 4/20 against Pakistan in the group stage.
Also Read – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20I Head to Head, Player Battles & Team Stats 2026
Pakistan Team Preview & Recent Records
Pakistan made it four wins from five T20Is after defeating Sri Lanka in the Tri-Series Final in November.
Captain Salman Agha has been outstanding, scoring 80 runs and taking nine wickets in his last four matches, including superb figures of 4/40 in the President’s Cup against WAPDA.
Fakhar Zaman has returned after a month’s break since his 69 against MI Emirates and has already scored 2,360 T20I runs.
Sahibzada Farhan has also been consistent, with seven half-centuries in 35 T20Is.
Saim Ayub has contributed well with both bat and ball, taking figures of 1/17, 2/25, and 1/16 along with useful scores of 36, 28, and 29 in recent games.
Faheem Ashraf has been in excellent form in the Bangladesh Premier League, producing impressive spells of 5/17, 3/43, and 3/18 in his last three matches.
SL vs PAK 1st T20I Playing11 & Key Players (Probable)
| SL Probable XI | PAK Probable XI |
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Key Performers For Sri Lanka
- Top Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis
- Top Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana
Key Performers For Pakistan
- Top Batters: Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha
- Top Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan
SL vs PAK 1st T20I Pitch Report Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
The pitch is expected to help spinners, especially during the middle overs. The weather is overcast with heavy cloud cover, which should provide extra swing for the bowlers, particularly in the first innings.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 13 |
| Avg 1st Inns | 171 |
| Avg 2nd Inns | 144 |
| Highest Total | 209/5 |
| Lowest Total | 89/10 |
| Highest Chase | 180/5 |
| Pace vs Spin Wkts | Pace 41% | Spin 59% |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Player Record in recent matches 2026
SL vs PAK 1st T20I Dream11 Team Prediction 2026
Captain/Vice-Captain Suggestions (PAK vs SL 1st T20I)
| # | Player | Team | Role | Avg FPTS | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Tariq | PAK | BOWL | 93.2 | 73.6 |
| 2 | W Hasaranga | SL | ALL | 59.6 | 70.74 |
| 3 | S Khan | PAK | ALL | 62.8 | 66.87 |
| 4 | M Nawaz | PAK | ALL | 59.6 | 63.05 |
| 5 | D Hemantha | SL | ALL | 70.6 | 62.51 |
FAQ – SL vs PAK 1st T20I Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For Sri Lanka (SL) vs Pakistan (PAK) in 1st T20I?
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Matheesha Pathirana will be the key players for Team SL.
Which are the Key Players For Pakistan (PAK) vs Sri Lanka (SL) in 1st T20I?
Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Naseem Shah, and Shadab Khan will be the key players for Team PAK.
What’s the pitch report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla?
The pitch is expected to help spinners, especially during the middle overs. The weather is overcast with heavy cloud cover, which should provide extra swing for the bowlers, particularly in the first innings.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s SL vs PAK 1st T20I match?
Saim Ayub, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, and Salman Ali Agha will be good options for C/VC.
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