SL vs PAK Today Match Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who Will Win? Top Batter, Top Bowler Picks | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2026
SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Sri Lanka (SL) will face Pakistan (PAK) in the 2nd T20I of the Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2025. The match will be played on Friday, January 9, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. For today’s Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Today match prediction, check our full preview and analysis.
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SL vs PAK Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Winner Prediction | Pakistan to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Janith Liyanage (SL), Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) |
| Most Wickets | Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Salman Mirza (PAK) |
| Most SIX | Pakistan to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | Pakistan to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction |
SL vs PAK Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Sri Lanka (SL) Team Analysis
Sri Lanka is under pressure after losing the opening match by six wickets on its own home ground. In this match, Janith Liyanage anchored the innings in the middle order, scoring 40 runs off 31 balls, and Wanindu Hasaranga added 18 runs in 12 balls. In the bowling section, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dhananjaya de Silva picked up 1 wicket.
Sri Lanka Key Players:
Wanindu Hasaranga: A solid all-rounder who scored 18 runs and picked up 1 wicket in the last outing.
Pathum Nissanka: The opener has glimpsed some brilliant innings in the recent past. He can be a real game-changer.
Janith Liyanage: He anchored the inning in the middle, scoring 40 runs in 31 balls.
Charith Asalanka: He played a helpful knock of 18 runs in 15 balls in the opening match.
Dhananjaya de Silva: A key all-rounder in the SL squad and the most valuable player.
Pakistan (PAK) Team Analysis
Pakistan continued their impressive run in T20I cricket, winning the opening game by 6 wickets. Sahibzada Farhan scored an excellent half-century of 51 runs, and Saim Ayub added 24 runs off 18 balls. Shadab Khan was the top performer, scoring 18 runs and taking 2 wickets in this match. They will now aim for a consecutive victory to seal the series.
Pakistan Key players:
Sahibzada Farhan: He produced a powerful performance, smashing 51 runs off 36 deliveries, including 10 boundaries, showcasing his aggressive intent.
Shadab Khan: He was awarded Player of the Match in the opening game.
Fakhar Zaman: Experienced campaigner Fakhar Zaman also enters the series with confidence, and a brilliant knock is expected from him.
Saim Ayub: He can contribute well with both bat and ball in the upcoming games.
Salman Mirza: He impressed with the ball and took 3 wickets for 18 runs.
SL vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | SL vs PAK 2nd T20I |
| Tournament | Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 |
| Date & Time | Friday, January 9, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka. |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara.
Pakistan Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Agha Salman, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for Sri Lanka today?
Janith Liyanage is our pick to top-score for Sri Lanka.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Janith Liyanage | 1 | 1 | – | 40 | 40 | 40.00 | 31 | 129.03 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| 2. Wanindu Hasaranga | 1 | 1 | – | 18 | 18 | 18.00 | 12 | 150.00 | – | – | – | 3 |
| 3. Charith Asalanka | 1 | 1 | – | 18 | 18 | 18.00 | 15 | 120.00 | – | – | 1 | – |
Who will be the top run scorers for Pakistan today?
Sahibzada Farhan is our pick to top-score for Pakistan.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sahibzada Farhan | 1 | 1 | – | 51 | 51 | 51.00 | 36 | 141.67 | – | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2. Saim Ayub | 1 | 1 | – | 24 | 24 | 24.00 | 18 | 133.33 | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| 3. Shadab Khan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18 | – | 12 | 150.00 | – | – | – | 3 |
Who will pick the most wickets for Sri Lanka in the match?
Pick: Dhananjaya de Silva to take the most wickets for Sri Lanka.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dhananjaya de Silva | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1/4 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Wanindu Hasaranga | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 1/17 | 17.00 | 4.25 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Maheesh Theekshana | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 1 | 1/31 | 31.00 | 7.75 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for Pakistan in the match?
Pick: Salman Mirza to take the most wickets for Pakistan.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Salman Mirza | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 3/18 | 6.00 | 4.50 | 8.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Abrar Ahmed | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 3/25 | 8.33 | 6.25 | 8.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Mohammad Wasim Jr | 1 | 1 | 2.2 | 7 | 2 | 2/7 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 7.00 | – | – | – |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect Pakistan to hit more sixes in this match
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect Pakistan to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s SL vs PAK 2nd T20I match?
Pakistan have a more experienced and talented squad.
Pakistan has gained a psychological advantage over Sri Lanka by winning the first T20I match.
Despite missing a few important players due to league commitments, Pakistan still have a strong squad.
MyFinal11 expert backing Pakistan to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.