The thrilling series has reached its last dance, as Sri Lanka (SL) are set to face Pakistan (PAK) in an epic face-off for the third T20I on Sunday, January 11 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The second match was washed out due to rain, as a result of which, the series is currently led 1-0 by the visitors.
The Lankan Lions looked pale in the series opener and conceded the match to the Salman Ali Agha-led side. Apart from Janith Liyanage late blows with the bat, there was nothing much to be happy about for the hosts, and they will be hoping to regroup quickly and end the series on level terms by winning the summit clash.
The Men in Green, on the other hand, put up a solid performance on the board despite missing their star players in the line-up. They bundled the hosts out to a below par total in the first match, and were able to chase down the target with utmost ease. A win in this match will mean that Pakistan will head back home with a series win.
Match Details
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, January 11; 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| Broadcast and Live-streaming | FanCode (App & Website) |
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium — Pitch Report
Apart from the pitch conditions being favourable for bowlers in the first half of the match, dew is also likely to play a part in influencing the decision of the captain calling it correctly at the toss. Although chasing has never been a cakewalk at this venue, batting may get easier since the bowlers may find it difficult to grip the ball in the latter part of the evening.
SL vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | 26 |
| SL Won | 10 |
| PAK Won | 15 |
| Tied / No Results | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | September 17, 2007 |
| Most recent Fixture | January 09, 2026 |
SL vs PAK — Predicted Playing 11s
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka (captain), Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
PAK vs SL — Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Pathum Nissanka
Ace opener Pathum Nissanka entered the series on the back of sweet form with runs around T20 leagues. However, the form was missing in the first match of the series. The Lankan batter will be hoping to find some rhythm before the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, as the opener is going to be one of the most vital cogs in their batting line-up during the showpiece event.
Probable Best Bowler: Salman Mirza
Salman Mirza, who was given the responsibility to lead the pace attack for the visiting side, and did the job wonderfully well. Finishing with figures of 4-0-18-3 in the opening encounter of the series, Salman played a crucial part in not only stemming the flow of runs, but also providing his team with significant breakthroughs. He is expected to be in similar kind of form in the upcoming contest.
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