Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in a three-match T20I series, with the opening game scheduled for October 9 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The T20I series will run from October 9 to 13, with all three matches taking place in Rawalpindi. Each game will begin at 6:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), while the toss will take place at 5:30 PM.
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The upcoming series will see Pakistan begin a new chapter under captain Sahibzada Farhan, who recently led the side at the 2026 Asian Games.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Recent History
Sri Lanka’s last bilateral T20I tour of Pakistan ended in a 3-0 series victory for the visitors.
However, Pakistan had the upper hand when the two sides last met in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, securing a thrilling last-ball victory.
New Faces and Major Absences in Pakistan’s Squad
Pakistan have made several notable changes to their T20I squad for the Sri Lanka series.
Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed captain after leading Pakistan at the Asian Games. The squad also features several new faces as Pakistan look to build towards their next major T20I campaign.
Several players who were part of Pakistan’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad have been left out, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan and former captain Salman Ali Agha.
Pakistan’s squad also excludes six players from their Asian Games squad: Ali Raza, Akif Javed, Usman Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Haider Ali and Saad Masood.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other 30 times in T20I cricket.
Pakistan won: 18
Sri Lanka won: 12
Pakistan therefore hold the overall advantage in their T20I head-to-head record.
Pakistan Squad
Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem
Sri Lanka Squad
Kusal Mendis (captain), Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 9 | 1st T20I | 6:00 PM PST | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| October 11 | 2nd T20I | 6:00 PM PST | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| October 13 | 3rd T20I | 6:00 PM PST | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
Toss: 5:30 PM PST
Match: 6:00 PM PST
Where to Watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20Is Live
In Pakistan, the series will be broadcast live on PTV Sports, while fans can also stream the matches on the PCB’s official digital platform, PCB Live, as well as Tamasha and Tapmad.
With a new captain, several changes to the squad and a mix of experienced players and newcomers, Pakistan will be looking to start the series strongly against Sri Lanka on home soil.
