PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction — 1st ODI Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

PAK vs SL Match Details — 1st ODI

Pakistan host Sri Lanka in the first match of the ODI Tri-Series 2026, which also includes England. Each team faces the other twice, with the top two meeting in the final in Lahore on October 31. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, defeated Australia 2-1 in the last home ODI series. They also won the latest T20I series against Sri Lanka 2-1 on the same ground.

Sri Lanka, led by Kusal Mendis, has lost three out of its last four series. They are without Pathum Nissanka, who has a left hamstring injury, and Lahiru Udara takes his place. Pakistan is without Sahibzada Farhan for the tri-series. 

Also Read: How to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka vs England ODI tri series 2026 live in India

PAK vs SL Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026
• Match: PAK vs SL 1st ODI
• Date: 18th October 2026
• Match Start Time: 01:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi  
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: FanCode

PAK vs SL Weather Report — Rawalpindi Conditions

• Temperature: 23-24 C
• Rain Chances: 1%
• Humidity: 67% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team PAK Form

Pakistan Recent Form: W, W, L, W, W

Team SL Form

Sri Lanka Recent Form: L, L, W, L, L

PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record 

PAK vs SL Pitch Report —Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi 

The surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is usually favorable to batters, with good bounce, carry, and short boundaries. Seamers can get some motion with the new ball, and spinners may find an occasional turn as the game progresses. Pace has taken 57% of the wickets at the venue in the last ten games. Evening dew may make the ball slippery for bowlers, so chasing teams have an advantage here.

• Win Batting First: 39%
• Win Bowling First: 61%
• Best Suited For: Pacers (53%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 242
• Average 2nd Innings: 218

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

PAK vs SL Probable Playing 11

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf/Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf/Abrar Ahmed.    

Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:

Kamil Mishara/Lahiru Udara, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana/Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.

PAK vs SL Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best PAK Players for Dream11 — 1st ODI  

Best SL Players for Dream11 — 1st ODI   

PAK vs SL Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — 1st ODI

• Kusal Mendis ©: Sri Lanka's captain, wicketkeeper and top-order batter, and the danger man for the visitors. He averages 51.44 over the last 12 months.
• Salman Ali Agha ©: Pakistan's in-form all-rounder, who scored a century in the last ODI between these sides at this ground and gives you both bat and ball.
• Babar Azam (vc): Averages 58.33 against Sri Lanka and is the surest run-scorer in a batting-friendly venue.
• Dasun Shanaka (vc): An all-rounder who bats at the death and bowls overs, so he can return points from several areas.

PAK vs SL (Free-to-Play) Fantasy Team Suggestion 1

Dream11 Team: Kusal Mendis(C), Babar Azam(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Kamil Mishara, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Saim Ayub, Eshan Malinga, Shaheen Afridi.

PAK vs SL (Free-to-Play) Fantasy Team Suggestion 2

Dream11 Team: Kusal Mendis, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamil Mishara, Salman Ali Agha(C), Shadab Khan, Dasun Shanaka(VC), Kamindu Mendis, Eshan Malinga, Shaheen Afridi, Maheesh Theekshana

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Tips 

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Pakistan are clear favorites. They have won nine of their last ten ODIs against Sri Lanka, are playing at a familiar venue, and have the stronger pace unit in Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf. They also have a deep batting order with Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, and Salman Ali Agha. Sri Lanka is missing Nissanka and has struggled in recent series; however, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, and Shanaka are capable of making this competitive if they get a good start. 

Match Prediction: Pakistan (PAK) to win.

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