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.

Before the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will strengthen their preparations in a three-match T20 series. All three matches will be played in Dambulla. The first match of the series will be played in Dambulla on Wednesday. Let us know who has the upper hand in T20 format, Sri Lanka or Pakistan.

Sri Lanka under the captaincy of Dasun Shanaka and Pakistan cricket team under the captaincy of Salman Ali Aga will face each other in Dambulla. The match will be played from 7 pm. Indian fans can watch the live telecast of this match on TV on Sony Sports Network, while online streaming of the match will be done on Sony Liv app and Fancode.

By winning the first match, both the teams will look to take the lead in the series. Sri Lanka recently played a triangular T20 series in Pakistan. Sri Lanka’s performance in this series was disappointing and the team had to face defeat against Pakistan in the final. In the T20 series being played at home, Sri Lanka will try to regain its lost form and gain confidence before the World Cup. Sri Lanka is co-hosting the T20 World Cup 2026 with India.

Pakistan also has to play all the matches of T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka. In such a situation, this series is also important for Pakistan. T20 matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka have always been exciting. However, Pakistan has had the upper hand. So far 24 matches have been played between the two countries. In this, Pakistan has won 14 matches, while Sri Lanka has won 10 matches.

Sri Lankan team for the series

Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjay de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Zenith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellalaghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Trevin Mathew, Dushmantha Chameera, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Ishan Malinga.

Pakistan team for the series

Salman Ali Aga (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafe, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usman Tariq, Shadab Khan and Usman Khan.

Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad for the T20 series against Pakistan. Dasun Shanaka will captain the Sri Lankan team in the T20 series against Pakistan. Earlier, Sri Lanka has announced a preliminary squad of 25 players for the 2026 T20 World Cup. But among them, 8 players have been dropped for the series against Pakistan.

The three-match T20 series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will start on January 7 and the final match will be played on January 11. To a large extent, it can be said that only these 17 players of Sri Lanka can be included in the final squad of the T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka’s squad for T20 series against Pakistan: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjay de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Zenith Liyange, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellaage, Mahish Teekshana, Trevin Mathew, Dushmantha Chameera, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Ishan Malinga

The first match of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20 series will be played on 7 January, the second match on 9 January and the final match on 11 January. These three matches will be played in Dambulla. Last time Sri Lanka and Pakistan came face to face in the final of the tri-series, in which Pakistan won. Let us tell you that Pakistan team has not yet announced its T20 World Cup squad.

Talking about T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan has been placed in Group A, in which India is also present. Sri Lanka is the co-host of the tournament, which has got a place in Group C. Australia is also present in this group.

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Sri Lanka cricket team will host Pakistan for a three-match T20 series in January before the T20 World Cup next year. The T20 World Cup is to be played between 7 February and 8 March, hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Before this, between January 7-11, both the countries will play 3 matches of T20 series.

Announcing the event on its Instagram, Sri Lanka Cricket said, “Pakistan national team will tour Sri Lanka to play a three-match T20 series in January 2026. All the matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla.”

Meanwhile, a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said, “This tour will provide the team with an opportunity for valuable match practice before next year’s global event.”

The first match of the T20 series will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Dambulla on 7 January, after which the second match of the series will be held on 9 January. The third and final match is to be played on January 11. All three matches of the series will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla.

Pakistan team will play all its matches of T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka. In such a situation, this bilateral series will give Pakistan an opportunity to familiarize itself with the situation in Sri Lanka. Recently Pakistan won the triangular series against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

For the T20 World Cup 2026, 20 teams have been divided into four groups of 5 teams each. India and Pakistan are in Group-A. Teams from Netherlands, Namibia and America are also present along with them.

Schedule of T20 series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan:

1st T20: 7 January 2026, (Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla)

2nd T20: 9 January 2026, (Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla)

3rd T20: 11 January 2026, (Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla)

Two senior players of Sri Lankan cricket team have returned to their country. Recently, after the blast in Islamabad, many Sri Lankan players had talked about returning back to Sri Lanka due to security reasons. However, after meeting PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and on the request of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, the Sri Lankan team continued playing the ODI series. Now captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asita Fernando have returned to their country, but the reason for their return is something else.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board issued a statement through a post on

The board has not shared much information on Asalanka and Fernando falling ill. Dasun Shanaka will captain the team in Asalanka’s absence, while Fernando has been replaced by Pawan Ratnayake in the T20 squad.

Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025 #PAKvSL
Two Players Returning Home
Captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando, both suffering from illness, will return home.
The two players will not take part in the upcoming tri-series featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and… pic.twitter.com/71Z3RVQPQW

— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) November 17, 2025

The Sri Lankan team had to face 3-0 defeat in the ODI series played in Pakistan. Now the tri-series between Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Sri Lanka is going to start from November 18, all the matches of which will be played in Rawalpindi. This tri-series was initially scheduled to start on 17th November, but in view of security, the schedule was postponed and the first match was shifted to 18th November.

Earlier, Lahore was to host 5 matches of the tri-series, but after the suicide blast in Islamabad, due to security reasons, it was agreed to host all the matches in Rawalpindi.

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SL vs PAK: Pakistan is once again surrounded by the shadow of terror. After the suicide attack in Islamabad, serious questions have started being raised on the security system of the country. Meanwhile, the touring Sri Lankan cricket team has expressed deep concern about its safety and many players are in a mood to leave the country immediately. At the same time, Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has given a clear warning to the players that if any player or staff member leaves Pakistan, he will have to face consequences.

Players scared after the explosion

The car bomb blast in Islamabad on Tuesday created a stir in the Sri Lankan camp. It is being told that the Pakistani team was also staying in the same area at the time of the blast. After this, eight players of the Sri Lankan team and some support staff expressed their desire to return home immediately. Players say that the situation is worsening and it is no longer safe to live in Pakistan.

SLC’s strict stance

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has refused to accept this decision of the players. The board said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the local administration have given full assurance of security, so there is no need for anyone to go back. SLC warned in its statement that if any player or staff member leaves Pakistan in violation of the board’s order, a formal review will be conducted and disciplinary action will be taken against him.

That means, players who flee Pakistan may have to face strict action from the board after returning to Sri Lanka.

Pressure on players increased

According to sources, throughout the day the Sri Lankan players kept demanding to get out of Pakistan. They want the tour to be canceled midway. Sri Lanka has played only one ODI match so far in this tour, while two more matches are left. After this, they also have to play a triangular T-20 series with Zimbabwe in Pakistan.

Keeping in view the concerns of the players, a long meeting was held late night between the board, team management and Pakistani security agencies. For this reason, the remaining two ODI matches have been postponed by one day. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that now these matches will be played on 14 and 16 November.

Pakistan’s disgrace again

This incident is another big blow to the image of Pakistan. In the last few years, due to repeated terrorist attacks there, many teams have withdrawn from the tour. Now, with the Sri Lankan team feeling insecure, questions have once again been raised on hosting Pakistan.

Pakistan has scored 299 runs in the first ODI match against Sri Lanka. Salman Aga created history by scoring only the second century of his ODI career. He completed his century in 83 balls, during which he hit 9 fours. The pressure is increasing on Babar Azam, who scored only 29 runs in 51 balls. Hussain Talat definitely stole the show, who contributed 62 runs while batting at sixth position.

The start of the Pakistan team was very bad, because by the time the score was 95, four batsmen of the team were out. Babar Azam scored 29 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan was out after scoring only 5 runs. The Pakistani team could not even cross the 100-run mark in 25 overs. In the last 20 overs, Pakistani batsmen made ghosts of Sri Lankan bowlers and scored 180 runs.

saved by salman aga

Meanwhile, Salman Aga and Hussain Talat took charge of the Pakistani innings and simultaneously took the scoreboard forward. Salman Aga and Hussain Talat together brought Pakistan back into the match by making a partnership of 138 runs in 121 balls. Salman Agha returned unbeaten in the end after scoring 105 runs, while Mohammad Nawaz finished the match with his flamboyant batting in the last overs. Nawaz scored unbeaten 36 runs in 23 balls.

180 runs scored in the last 20 overs

At one time the score of Pakistan team was only 119/4 in 30 overs. But the pair of Salman Aga and Hussain Talat scored runs quickly. Pak batsmen added 76 runs between 30-40 overs. And in the last 10 overs, he thrashed the Sri Lankan bowlers badly. Pakistani batsmen scored 104 runs in the last 10 overs. As a result, Pakistan was successful in making a big score of 299 runs.

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Sri Lanka has set a target of 134 runs in front of Pakistan while playing first. These are a do or die match for both teams. With the small target, Pakistan’s hope of going to the finals has increased, because today the winning team will remain in the race for the final. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi and Hussain Talat put a deadly spell, who broke the back of the Sri Lankan batting line-up. However, Kamindu Mendis’ half -century innings saved from being all out on low score.

Shaheen Afridi gave the Pakistan team an ideal start, where he took 2 wickets in an interval of 8 balls. After that Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka had added 25 runs together and were moving towards a big partnership, but Haris Rauf dismissed Perera and ended this partnership. After that Hussain Talat walked Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka on consecutive balls in the 8th over.

Kamindu Mendis saved shame

Kamindu Mendis came to batting when Sri Lanka’s 3 wickets fell for 43 runs. Wickets were falling continuously from the other end and on seeing this, 6 batsmen had returned to the pavilion by 80 runs. In such a situation, Kamindu Mendis’ innings of 50 runs saved Sri Lanka’s honor. Chamika Karunaratne may have scored only 15 runs, but due to her stay at the crease, the Sri Lankan team was able to play 20 overs.

Will Pakistan be outside?

Sri Lanka has scored a score of 133 runs on the slow pitch of Abu Dhabi. It is very important for Sri Lanka as well as Pakistan to win this match. In the fierce summer, it can prove to be a very difficult goal for Pakistani batsmen. If the Pak team is unable to achieve this goal, then it will almost be out of the Asia Cup.

Shaheen Afridi took the most wickets for Pakistan, who dismissed 3 batsmen. Haris Rauf andhusain Talat took two wickets each. Abrar Ahmed took one wicket for just 8 runs in 4 overs spell.

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Today, in the Asia Cup Super-4 phase, there is an important match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, this is a do or die match for both. Prior to this match, Pakistani batsman Sahibzada Farhan, who came to the press conference, was questioned about his gun celebration, which he did by scoring a half -century against India. There was a lot of controversy on this, because this celebration reflects their hatred thinking. While giving a statement on this, Farhan gave a shameless statement.

After the life of zero, Sahibzada Farhan scored 58 runs against India in Super-4. After completing his half -century, he took action to firing the bat by making a gun. Many questions arose on this celebration, it also showed his hatred thinking. Today, before the match against Sri Lanka, Farhan reached the press conference on Monday, then he was questioned about this celebration.

What did Sahibzada Farhan say on gun celebrations?

Sahibzada Farhan said, “If you are talking about those sixes, I think you will see more sixes in the future. That celebration is just that moment. I do not celebrate much after a half -century, but suddenly I came to my mind that I do it. I do not know how people will watch them. I do not know how to play. In front of India, you should play aggressive cricket against every team, as we played. “

How can Pakistan reach the final of Asia Cup 2025

After losing the first match of Super-4 against India, it has become difficult to reach the finals of Pakistan but did not end. Today, if the team defeats Sri Lanka, then the hope of reaching the finals will increase. Then he will have to defeat Bangladesh in the next match. While Bangladesh can defeat India, it is very less likely. Therefore, Pakistan only has to win both its matches.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head to Head

So far 23 T20 matches have been played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has won 10 times and Pakistan’s team 13 times. However, Pakistan has not won from Sri Lanka in the last five T20 matches.