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SL vs PAK 1stT20 Live Streaming: The three-match T20 international series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is going to start from January 7. The first match will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. This series is considered an important preparation for both the teams before the T20 World Cup 2026, especially when Pakistan will play all its World Cup matches in Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka is the co-host of this tournament.
Important test before T20 World Cup
Pakistan team has entered this series with new thinking and new combination. The captaincy of the team is in the hands of Salman Ali Aga. Big names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will not be seen on this tour. Shaheen is struggling with injury, while Babar and Haris are currently busy in the Big Bash League. Apart from this, experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has also not been included in the team for this series. The selectors have decided to test the bench strength by giving opportunities to young players.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka has already announced its provisional squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. In such a situation, this series is a great opportunity for them to decide the right playing combination. It is believed that Pakistan will also select its World Cup team on the basis of its performance in this series.
Where to watch live matches in India?
There will be no TV telecast of this series in India, due to which fans may be a little disappointed. However, there is news of relief for online viewers. This T20 match will be streamed live on FanCode app and website. Subscription will have to be taken for this. The match will start at 7 pm Indian time.
Who is ahead in head-to-head?
Pakistan has had the upper hand against Sri Lanka in T20 International. In the matches played so far, Pakistan has won 16 matches, while Sri Lanka has been successful in 11. Pakistan’s record is better even on Sri Lankan soil, where the visiting team has dominated.
probable playing eleven
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Mahish Teekshana, Ishan Malinga, Mathisha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Sam Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Salman Aga, Usman Khan, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr.