SL vs PAK Match Prediction : 2nd Match, Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2026
Pakistan To Win, 1.79
Pakistan were clinical in the 1st T20I, chasing 129 with 20 balls to spare
The Pakistani bowling unit completely dominated Sri Lanka’s batting lineup
Sri Lanka’s top order failed badly and remains under pressure
SL vs PAK Betting Tips
Shadab Khan to score over 14.5 runs
Shadab Khan produced an outstanding all-round performance in the opening game, picking up 2/25 and finishing the chase with 18 off 12 balls*. His confidence is high, and with Pakistan’s middle order often required to finish games, backing him for another useful contribution makes strong betting sense.
Pakistan to have the Highest Opening Partnership
Pakistan’s top order of Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub gave them a strong platform in the first match, adding 59 runs for the opening stand. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, lost early wickets and never established momentum. Given Pakistan’s stability at the top and Sri Lanka’s new-ball struggles, Pakistan are favoured in this market again.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Sri Lanka will look to bounce back as they face Pakistan in the 2nd T20I of the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026. The two sides meet again on Friday at Dambulla, where Pakistan dominated the opening contest.
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan have enjoyed consistent success in Sri Lanka, having won nine T20Is on the island. Their early series lead only strengthens that historical advantage.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live-streaming and Broadcast
Matches in Sri Lanka are televised on Dialog TV and SLRC, with digital streaming via official broadcaster platforms. In India, the series is available on FanCode (app and website).
In Pakistan, coverage is provided by PTV Sports and A Sports, with streaming on their respective digital services.
In the UK and USA, matches are available through Willow TV (TV/app). In the UAE and MENA region, access is typically via major sports IPTV/OTT providers depending on local rights.
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SL vs PAK Team Previews
Sri Lanka
As Sri Lanka approach another T20 World Cup, familiar issues persist. The team continues to search for a stable top order, frequently reshuffling combinations without consistent returns. In the first T20I, the batting once again faltered, collapsing to 128 despite having a platform to build on.
While Janith Liyanage’s 40 and late hitting from Wanindu Hasaranga offered brief resistance, early wickets for Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, and Kusal Mendis left the middle order under pressure. There are still strong elements in the attack — particularly Dushmantha Chameera’s pace and Hasaranga’s all-round impact — but the batting fragility remains the team’s biggest concern.
Kamil Mishara, who finished second on the run charts in last month’s T20I tri-series in Pakistan with 169 runs at a strike rate of 139, will be eager to bounce back after a three-ball duck. With another series against England looming, this match is crucial for Sri Lanka’s World Cup preparations.
Sri Lanka may consider bringing in Matheesha Pathirana for Nuwan Thushara, which could alter their new-ball plans and require Dasun Shanaka to contribute with the ball early.
Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana / Nuwan Thushara
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Pakistan
Pakistan were outstanding in the series opener, earning praise from head coach Mike Hesson, who described the performance as “very clinical.” Their bowling attack dismantled Sri Lanka for 128, with Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim, Shadab Khan, and Abrar Ahmed combining for consistent pressure across all phases.
In the chase, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub set the tone early, while Shadab Khan once again delivered a match-winning all-round display. What makes Pakistan’s performance even more impressive is that it has come despite the absence of marquee players such as Babar Azam, who is currently featuring in the Big Bash League.
Farhan’s form is particularly significant: he topped the run charts in last month’s tri-series in Pakistan and now boasts 187 runs in five T20I innings against Sri Lanka. If Pakistan are to build toward a strong World Cup campaign, this tour could mark a defining phase in their preparations.
With no major flaws exposed in the first match, Pakistan are unlikely to make changes.
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (C), Usman Khan (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
SL vs PAK Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first. Chasing has proven effective at Dambulla, and Pakistan’s successful pursuit in the opening game reinforces that trend.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Dambulla surface remains spin-friendly, with grip available for slow bowlers as the match progresses. Seamers can extract movement early, but batting becomes more difficult once the ball gets older.
A total in the region of 150–160 should be competitive. Showers are possible at this time of year, but any interruptions are unlikely to last long.
SL vs PAK: Who Will Win?
Pakistan enter the second T20I as clear favourites. Their bowling depth, disciplined approach, and in-form top order have given them a decisive edge, while Sri Lanka continue to search for solutions to their batting problems.
Bet on Pakistan to win.
