Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series early next year, as both sides step up their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
According to Geo Super, the series is expected to run from January 8 to 12, will take place entirely at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
The venue was chosen as renovation work continues at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium ahead of the mega event.
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Officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have been in regular contact over the past weeks, and reports say the tour schedule has now been finalised.
The matches will offer Pakistan valuable time to test combinations and adapt to local conditions before the World Cup.
The upcoming T20 World Cup, set for February 7 to March 8, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
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Under the Fusion Formula, Pakistan will play all their fixtures in Sri Lanka, a move designed to keep Pakistan and India from touring each other during ICC events while still allowing them to meet on neutral territory.
The adjustments in Sri Lanka’s cricket calendar have also forced SLC to delay the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), which was initially planned for November–December.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are currently in Pakistan for a T20I tri-series that has reached a crucial stage.
Pakistan have already sealed their place in the final, while Sri Lanka must win their last group match to book their spot.
Zimbabwe sit second on the table with one win in four games and a net run rate of -0.522, while Sri Lanka remain third with a net run rate of -1.324.
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Tentative schedule for Pakistan T20I tour of Sri Lanka 2026:
| Match | Date | Venue |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I | 8-Jan | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I | 10-Jan | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I | 12-Jan | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium |
