Pakistan will square off with Sri Lanka in the third T20I of the three-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, October 13.
In the second T20I, Pakistan batted first and posted 215/3 in 20 overs. Maaz Sadaqat (96) and Sahibzada Farhan (73) were the top scorers. In response, Sri Lanka could score only 133/7 in 20 overs. Maheesh Theekshana (32) was the top scorer, but his knock went in vain.
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3, Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, T20I Series 2026, Match 3
Time & Date: 6:30 PM IST, Tuesday, October 13
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Probable XIs
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan (c), Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Razaullah, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Pitch Report
With the average first-inning score across the last two T20Is at this venue being 198, we can expect a good contest between bat and ball. It’s wise to bowl first after winning the toss on this surface, considering the dew factor.
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Top Picks
Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana, the Sri Lankan bowler, has scalped three wickets in his two T20I outings at an economy rate of 9.
Mohammad Imran Randhawa
Pakistan bowler Mohammad Imran Randhawa has scalped five wickets from two T20Is, displaying good form.
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Captain picks
Maaz Sadaqat
Pakistan batter Maaz Sadaqat has scored 146 runs in two T20Is at an average of 73 and a strike rate of 182. 50.
Sahibzada Farhan
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has scored 162 runs in two T20Is at an average of 80 and a strike rate of 167.01.
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Head-to-head Dream11 team
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat (c), Kusal Mendis, Hasan Nawaz, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana(vc), Abrar Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Razaullah
PAK vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Grand League Dream11 team
Sahibzada Farhan (c), Saim Ayub, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Udara (vc), Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohammad Imran Randhawa(vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah
