Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Match Prediction

Pakistan and Sri Lanka face off in the 2nd T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with the hosts holding a 1–0 series lead. Pakistan won the first T20I by four wickets two nights ago, chasing down 187 with seven balls to spare — and Sri Lanka now face a must-win game to keep the three-match series alive.

Sahibzada Farhan announced his T20I captaincy in style with a blazing 89 off 53 balls in the opener, while Lahiru Udara’s magnificent 91 off 55 went in vain for the visitors. With the series on the line and both sides packed with young talent, the Rawalpindi crowd is in for another cracker. Here is our complete PAK vs SL 2nd T20I match prediction — pitch report, probable playing XIs, head-to-head records and who we think will win.

PAK vs SL 2nd T20I Match Info

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi surface has a clear identity in T20Is: it loves a chase. Across completed T20Is here, the side batting second has won the overwhelming majority of games, and dew in the evening regularly makes life easier for the team chasing under lights.

Interestingly, the first T20I of this series bucked the low-scoring trend — Sri Lanka posted 182/8 and Pakistan chased 187/6, both well above the venue’s historical average. That suggests the current pitch is playing truer than usual, with good bounce and a fast outfield. Fast bowlers may find some early movement, but expect another batting-friendly surface where 170–185 is par and the toss-winning captain will almost certainly bowl first.

PAK vs SL 2nd T20I Weather Report

Clear October evening conditions are expected in Rawalpindi with no rain threat. Temperatures around 24–26°C at match start, dropping slightly through the night — perfect for cricket, with dew likely to settle in during the second innings.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan Probable XI

Sahibzada Farhan (c), Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Razaullah, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Imran

Pakistan have little reason to change a winning combination. Farhan’s captaincy debut couldn’t have gone better, Maaz Sadaqat’s composed fifty sealed the chase, and the debutant Mohammad Imran (2/21) plus Naseem Shah (3/36) handled the bowling. Shadab Khan’s all-round value and Abrar Ahmed’s mystery spin round out a balanced attack.

Sri Lanka Probable XI

Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara

Sri Lanka’s problem is clear: beyond Lahiru Udara’s 91, nobody passed 25 in the opener. The visitors may be tempted to shuffle their middle order, but with a must-win game, they are likelier to back the same group and demand more from Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka. Eshan Malinga (2/33) and Theekshana (2/36) were their best bowlers and keep their spots.

PAK vs SL Head-to-Head in T20Is (Last 5 Matches)

Pakistan have dominated this rivalry recently, winning four of the last five T20Is between the sides — including the series opener two days ago. Sri Lanka’s lone recent win shows they can compete, but the trend is firmly green.

Key Players to Watch

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

Everything points one way. Pakistan are at full confidence after the opening win, their young captain is in the form of his life, the bowling attack fired on all cylinders, and the Rawalpindi conditions — dew, chasing-friendly history, home crowd — suit them perfectly. Sri Lanka showed fight through Udara and a late bowling surge, but one batter can’t win T20Is alone, and their middle order looks fragile under pressure.

Prediction: Pakistan will win the 2nd T20I and seal the series 2–0. Expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first, a first-innings total around 170–185, and Pakistan’s depth to prove decisive again. Sri Lanka’s only realistic path is an Udara encore plus early wickets — possible, but unlikely twice in a row.

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FAQs: PAK vs SL 2nd T20I

When is the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I?
Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM PKT (6:30 PM IST) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Who won the 1st T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Pakistan won by 4 wickets, chasing 187 with seven balls to spare. Sahibzada Farhan scored 89 off 53 on his T20I captaincy debut.

What is Pakistan’s squad for the Sri Lanka T20I series?
Sahibzada Farhan (c), Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Saim Ayub, Razaullah and Mohammad Imran Randhawa.

Who is Sri Lanka’s captain for the Pakistan T20I series?
Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka in this T20I series and also keeps wicket.

What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in recent T20Is?
Pakistan have won 4 of the last 5 T20Is between the two sides, with Sri Lanka winning once.