SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction (2nd T20I), in Dambulla, January 9, 2026 – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report
SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction: On January 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM, Sri Lanka (SL) takes on Pakistan (PAK) in 2nd T20I of the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2025 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
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SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Info, Venue, Date
| Team | Sri Lanka (SL) vs Pakistan (PAK) |
| Competition | Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2025 |
| Date & Time | January 9, 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 2nd T20I Dream11 Team News & Head-to-Head Records
Pakistan currently holds a strong lead in the overall head-to-head record. Following their 6-wicket victory in the 1st T20I.
| Matches | SL Won | PAK Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 28 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka Team News & Preview
Sri Lanka went down by six wickets in the 1st T20I against Pakistan. Janith Liyanage led the batting with 40 from 31 balls, while Charith Asalanka chipped in with 18 off 15. The bowling attack saw Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera take one wicket each.
At the top, Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara are set to begin the innings, with Kusal Mendis coming in next.
The middle order will be handled by Dhananjaya de Silva, Asalanka and Liyanage, who will look to rebuild and control the run flow.
The finishing responsibility lies with Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Chameera and Theekshana, giving Sri Lanka good depth.
With the ball, Nuwan Thushara and Theekshana will take charge of the new ball. Chameera, Hasaranga and Dhananjaya de Silva will then work through the middle overs to apply pressure and pick up key wickets, with Asalanka also available as a support option.
Pakistan Team News & Preview
Pakistan made a strong start to the series with a six-wicket win in the 1st T20I. Sahibzada Farhan starred with a fluent 51 from 36 balls, while Saim Ayub provided quick support with 24 off 18. The bowling was led by Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed, who shared six wickets between them.
Farhan and Ayub will once again take charge at the top, followed by Agha Salman at No.3.
Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan and Shadab Khan form a solid middle order, capable of keeping the scoring rate high while also stabilising if needed.
Salman Mirza and Mohammad Wasim Jr will lead the pace attack with the new ball.
In the middle overs, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will focus on controlling the game, while Abrar Ahmed remains a key wicket-taking threat.
SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Probable Playing XI & Player to Watch
| SL Probable XI | PAK Probable XI |
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Player to Watch For Sri Lanka
- Top Batters: Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Top Bowlers: Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga
Player to Watch Pakistan
- Top Batters: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub
- Top Bowlers: Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Pitch Report (Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium)
The Dambulla surface once again offers a spin-friendly track, as seen in the 1st T20I played at this venue. Spinners are expected to play a major role, especially during the middle overs, where the pitch tends to slow down and grip.
The weather remains overcast with heavy cloud cover, which helped swing bowlers early in the previous match and is likely to do so again. This could make batting tricky in the first few overs before conditions settle.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Spinning Pitch |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Swing Favourable |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Sharp Turn |
SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Best Dream11 Team Prediction
SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Captain & VC Choice for Today
| # | Player | Team | Role | Avg FPTS | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S Mirza | PAK | BOWL | 62.4 | 81.96 |
| 2 | S Khan | PAK | ALL | 71 | 67.58 |
| 3 | W Hasaranga | SL | ALL | 48.8 | 64.52 |
| 4 | S Ayub | PAK | ALL | 56 | 63.74 |
| 5 | M Wasim Jr | PAK | BOWL | 51 | 62.92 |
FAQ – SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For Sri Lanka (SL) vs Pakistan (PAK) 2nd T20I?
Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Dhananjaya de Silva will be the key players for Team SL.
Which are the Key Players For Pakistan (PAK) vs Sri Lanka (SL) 2nd T20I?
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, and Abrar Ahmed will be the key players for Team PAK.
What’s the pitch report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla?
The Dambulla surface once again offers a spin-friendly track, as seen in the 1st T20I played at this venue. Spinners are expected to play a major role, especially during the middle overs
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s SL vs PAK2nd T20I match?
S Mirza, S Khan, W Hasaranga, and S Ayub will be good options for C/VC.
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