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PAK vs SL Fantasy Team – Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Final
Series: ODI Tri Series in Pakistan 2026
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time: 1:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local time)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet in the final after both beat England. Pakistan topped the table with three wins from four. Sri Lanka thrashed Pakistan by 8 wickets on Tuesday at this ground, bowling them out for 110.
Recent Form
Pakistan:
- 27 Oct vs Sri Lanka, Lahore: Lost by 8 wickets. Pakistan 110 all out in 25.3 overs. Babar Azam 29 off 33, Hasan Nawaz 17, Shaheen Shah Afridi 15. Arafat Minhas 1/23, Shaheen 1/29.
- 25 Oct vs England, Lahore: Won by 1 wicket. Shadab Khan 113 not out off 96. Shaheen Shah Afridi 4/46.
- 20 Oct vs England: Won by 87 runs. Arafat Minhas 59 and 6/40, Hasan Nawaz 79.
Sri Lanka:
- 29 Oct vs England, Lahore: Lost by 55 runs. England 386/5, Sri Lanka 331 all out. Asitha Fernando 2/63.
- 27 Oct vs Pakistan, Lahore: Won by 8 wickets. Dilshan Madushanka 5/34, Sahan Arachchige 2/24. Kamindu Mendis 62 not out off 60.
- 22 Oct vs England: Won by 2 wickets, chasing 430. Pavan Rathnayake 130, Dasun Shanaka 97 off 50.
Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
PAK vs SL Head To Head
The two teams have won one game each in this series. Pakistan won by 37 runs in Rawalpindi, and Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets in Lahore.
PAK vs SL Squads
Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, 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: Saim Ayub was released to play domestic cricket, so Maaz Sadaqat opened for Pakistan on Tuesday. Naseem Shah came back for Razaullah.
Pitch Report
Gaddafi Stadium has an average first innings score of 279 in ODIs. In this series, scores here have been 241, 110 and 386, so it changes a lot from game to game. Fast bowlers have taken 59% of the wickets in the last 10 games here.
The new ball has done the most damage under lights, as Madushanka and Shaheen showed. For fantasy, pick at least three fast bowlers and top order batters who can handle the new ball. Around 280 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be hazy and sunny in Lahore, around 26°C, with no chance of rain. A full 50 over game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, 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
Pakistan’s XI is the one from Tuesday. Sri Lanka’s XI is the side that beat Pakistan, which was unchanged from the game before. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Dilshan Madushanka (SL, bowler): 5/34 against Pakistan at this ground on Tuesday.
- Pavan Rathnayake (SL, batter): 130, 79 and 23 not out in the series.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK, bowler): 4/46 against England here, and Pakistan’s captain.
- Shadab Khan (PAK, all rounder): 113 not out against England and bowls leg spin.
- Kamindu Mendis (SL, all rounder): 62 not out against Pakistan on Tuesday.
- Arafat Minhas (PAK, all rounder): 9 wickets and a fifty in his last three games.
- Babar Azam (PAK, batter): Top scorer with 29 when Pakistan collapsed on Tuesday.
PAK vs SL Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pavan Rathnayake, Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz
All rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas (C), Janith Liyanage
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka (Vc), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf
Captain: Arafat Minhas. An all rounder with 9 wickets and a fifty in his last three games.
Vice captain: Dilshan Madushanka. 5/34 at this ground on Tuesday.
PAK vs SL Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Saad Baig
Batters: Pavan Rathnayake (Vc), Avishka Fernando
All rounders: Shadab Khan (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah
Captain: Shadab Khan. An all rounder who made 113 not out against England. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Pavan Rathnayake. Sri Lanka’s top scorer in the series.
Differentials: Sahan Arachchige took 2/24 on Tuesday. Naseem Shah is back for Pakistan with the new ball.
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Match Prediction
Pakistan finished top of the table, but Sri Lanka beat them easily at this ground four days ago. Sri Lanka’s batting is deeper, and Madushanka was too good for Pakistan’s top order. Our pick is Sri Lanka to win the final, but Pakistan at home will be hard to beat if Shaheen strikes early.
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PAK vs SL Fantasy Team – FAQs
Who will win Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final?
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 8 wickets at this ground on Tuesday. We pick Sri Lanka, but it should be close.
What is the PAK vs SL Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Arafat Minhas as captain and Dilshan Madushanka as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Shadab Khan as captain and Pavan Rathnayake as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?
Scores in this series here have been 241, 110 and 386. Fast bowlers take most of the wickets. Around 280 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Pakistan should keep the XI from Tuesday. Sri Lanka should go back to the side that beat Pakistan. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for PAK vs SL?
Arafat Minhas and Shadab Khan are the best all rounder picks. Dilshan Madushanka and Pavan Rathnayake are the best Sri Lanka picks.
What time does Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final start?
The match starts at 1:30 PM IST on Saturday, 31 October 2026. That is 1:00 PM local time in Lahore.
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