Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Pakistan and Sri Lanka open their three-match T20 series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 9 October 2026. The match starts at 14:30 GMT, which is 7:30 PM in Pakistan.
Sahibzada Farhan begins his tenure as Pakistan’s T20I captain after leading the country to a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The hosts have combined emerging players with experienced names including Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah.
Sri Lanka are led by Kusal Mendis and bring a varied bowling attack featuring Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera. The final playing elevens will be confirmed at the toss.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Match Information
The opening match of the three-game T20 series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 9 October 2026. Play begins at 14:30 GMT or 7:30 PM Pakistan time.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Match Preview
Pakistan begin a fresh T20I chapter under Sahibzada Farhan. His appointment follows a productive 2026 season and Pakistan’s run to the Asian Games final, while Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz give the hosts several attacking options at the top of the order.
The home side also have variety with Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Moqim available as spin options. Naseem Shah, Mohammad Salman Mirza and Razaullah provide pace for a Rawalpindi surface that can reward both new-ball movement and confident stroke play.
Sri Lanka arrive with Kusal Mendis in charge and a balanced 15-player squad. Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka add experience, while Wellalage and Theekshana strengthen a flexible spin attack. Dushmantha Chameera’s availability remains subject to fitness.
With the second and third matches also scheduled in Rawalpindi, the opener offers an early opportunity to understand the conditions and take control of the short series.
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026
The three T20 internationals in Rawalpindi open a longer tour. Pakistan and Sri Lanka will later take part in an ODI tri-series with England before meeting in two World Test Championship matches in November.
The compact T20 schedule places the matches on 9, 11 and 13 October. Pakistan have changed captains for this format, while Sri Lanka have selected a squad that mixes established international players with several emerging options.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 Series 2026 Schedule
All three matches will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 9 to 13 October 2026.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20 | 9 October 2026 | 14:30 GMT | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 2nd T20 | 11 October 2026 | 14:30 GMT | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 3rd T20 | 13 October 2026 | 14:30 GMT | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 Squads
Pakistan T20 Squad
Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Khawaja Nafay (wicketkeeper), Maaz Sadaqat, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Moqim.
Sri Lanka T20 Squad
Kusal Mendis (captain), Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga and Dushmantha Chameera (subject to fitness).
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