PAK vs SL Match Prediction — Who Will Win 5th ODI? Pakistan vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the 5th ODI of the Triangular series in Pakistan on October 27 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The Pakistan team has displayed excellent form in the series. Having won all three of their matches, they currently hold the top position with 6 points. In their most recent match, they defeated England by one wicket.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka team also made a strong comeback after losing their opening match, defeating England by 2 wickets in their second game. Chasing a target of 430 runs, they successfully reached the target with 49.5 overs bowled.

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PAK vs SL Match Details – 5th ODI 

• Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI 

• Date: 27th October, 2026

• Time: 1:30 PM IST

• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• Live Streaming: YouTube 

PAK vs SL Pitch Report - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium is usually good for batting, as historically seen. Pacers get some help with the new ball early on, while spinners can come into play later as the surface slows a bit.

• Win Batting First: 60%

• Win Bowling First: 40%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 265

• Average 2nd Innings: 245

PAK vs SL Weather Report – Lahore Conditions 

PAK vs SL Recent Form

PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

PAK vs SL Injury News & Team Updates – 5th ODI 

SL: All players are fit and available for the match

PAK: Fully fit squad available for this match 

PAK vs SL Win Probability – 5th ODI 

PAK vs SL Key Player Battles to Watch 

PAK vs SL Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If PAK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 255- 270

• Match Result: SL to win

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Scenario 2: If SL Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 280–295

• Match Result: SL to win

PAK vs SL Toss Prediction – 5th ODI 

91 ODIs have been played at Gaddafi Stadium, with 46 wins for teams batting first and 43 for teams chasing.

Prediction: SL to win the toss and elect to bat first 

PAK vs SL Probable Playing 

Pakistan (PAK)

Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (WK), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi (C), Razaullah, Haris Rauf.

Sri Lanka (SL)

Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (C, WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.

PAK vs SL 5th ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Pavan Rathnayake 

• Janith Liyanage 

• Shadab Khan 

Who Will Win PAK vs SL Today? — Expert Prediction 5th ODI 

According to our PAK vs SL who will win today, Sri Lanka are the favourites to win the 5th ODI expert predictions. The likes of Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake will be key players to watch out for.

PAK vs SL, who will win today: Sri Lanka to win 

PAK vs SL Match Result  – 5th ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - October 27, 2026)