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PAK vs SL Fantasy Team 5th ODI – Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match
Series: ODI Tri Series in Pakistan 2026
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 1:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local time)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pakistan have won all three games and are through to the final on 31 October. Sri Lanka need one more win to join them. A win here would seal their place before their last game against England on Thursday.
Recent Form
Pakistan:
- 25 Oct vs England, Lahore: Won by 1 wicket. England 241 all out, Pakistan 243/9 in 47.1 overs. Shadab Khan 113 not out off 96, Saad Baig 32 off 22, Salman Ali Agha 26. Shaheen Shah Afridi 4/46, Razaullah 2/38, Arafat Minhas 2/26.
- 20 Oct vs England, Rawalpindi: Won by 87 runs. Hasan Nawaz 79, Arafat Minhas 59 and 6/40.
- 18 Oct vs Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi: Won by 37 runs. Pakistan 305 all out, Sri Lanka 268 all out.
Sri Lanka:
- 22 Oct vs England, Rawalpindi: Won by 2 wickets, chasing 430 with one ball left. Pavan Rathnayake 130 off 106, Avishka Fernando 97 off 83, Dasun Shanaka 97 off 50, Janith Liyanage 61 not out off 27. Dunith Wellalage 2/56.
- 18 Oct vs Pakistan, Rawalpindi: Lost by 37 runs. Pavan Rathnayake 79 off 74, Janith Liyanage 60 off 74. Eshan Malinga 4/46, Asitha Fernando 3/59.
Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| England | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
PAK vs SL Head To Head
Pakistan have won 9 of the last 10 ODIs between these teams, including the first game of this series.
PAK vs SL Squads
Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (WK), Saad Baig (WK), Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Moqim, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Razaullah
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Avishka Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Sahan Arachchige, Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga
Team news: Shadab Khan and Razaullah came in for Pakistan on Sunday, with Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf left out. Crex also lists Maaz Sadaqat in the Pakistan squad. Pakistan may rest players now that they are in the final.
Pitch Report
Gaddafi Stadium has an average first innings score of 285 in ODIs, and the team batting first has won 57% of games. Spin and pace have taken almost the same number of wickets in the last 10 games here.
On Sunday the pitch was slower, and England made only 241. Shaheen took four wickets with the new ball and the spinners kept it tight. For fantasy, pick top order batters and two spinners. Around 270 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be clear and dry in Lahore, around 28°C, with no chance of rain. A full 50 over game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Razaullah, Haris Rauf
Sri Lanka: Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
Both XIs are from their last game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Pavan Rathnayake (SL, batter): 130 against England and 79 against Pakistan. Two big scores in two games.
- Shadab Khan (PAK, all rounder): 113 not out off 96 to win the game on Sunday.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK, bowler): 4/46 against England on Sunday.
- Janith Liyanage (SL, all rounder): 61 not out off 27 and 60 in his two games.
- Arafat Minhas (PAK, all rounder): 6/40 and 59 against England, plus 2/26 on Sunday.
- Dasun Shanaka (SL, all rounder): 97 off 50 in the 430 chase.
- Avishka Fernando (SL, batter): 97 off 83 against England.
PAK vs SL Fantasy Team 5th ODI: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pavan Rathnayake (C), Avishka Fernando, Babar Azam
All rounders: Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas (Vc), Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Eshan Malinga, Haris Rauf
Captain: Pavan Rathnayake. 130 and 79 in his two games.
Vice captain: Arafat Minhas. An all rounder with 8 wickets and a fifty in his last two games.
PAK vs SL Fantasy Team 5th ODI: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Saad Baig
Batters: Pavan Rathnayake, Hasan Nawaz
All rounders: Janith Liyanage (C), Shadab Khan (Vc), Arafat Minhas, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Asitha Fernando, Razaullah
Captain: Janith Liyanage. An all rounder with 61 not out and 60, who also bowls. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Shadab Khan. 113 not out on Sunday and bowls leg spin.
Differentials: Razaullah took 2/38 on Sunday. Saad Baig made 32 off 22 and keeps wicket.
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Match Prediction
Pakistan have won all three games and beat Sri Lanka in the opener. Sri Lanka’s batting is in great form after chasing 430, and they need this win more. Our pick is Pakistan to win at home, but Sri Lanka can push them hard.
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PAK vs SL Fantasy Team 5th ODI Prediction – FAQs
Who will win Pakistan vs Sri Lanka today?
Pakistan have won all three games in the series. We pick Pakistan.
What is the PAK vs SL Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Pavan Rathnayake as captain and Arafat Minhas as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Janith Liyanage as captain and Shadab Khan as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?
The average first innings score is 285, but the pitch was slower on Sunday when England made 241. Around 270 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Both teams should keep the XI from their last game. Pakistan may rest some players. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for PAK vs SL?
Pavan Rathnayake is the best batting pick. Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas and Janith Liyanage are the best all rounder picks.
What time does Pakistan vs Sri Lanka start?
The match starts at 1:30 PM IST on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. That is 1:00 PM local time in Lahore.
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