An exciting final awaits Sri Lanka and Pakistan Get ready for the third T20I at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday. The series remains in good shape after the second match was completely washed out, allowing Pakistan to maintain a 1-0 lead in the three-match contest. The visitors, Sri Lanka, are in a do-or-die situation and need to win the final game to square the series.
The hosts struggled in the opener, struggling for the 128th goal. They will be very trusting Pathum Nissanka and captain Dasun Shanaka to provide a more competitive total. led by Pakistan Salman Ali Agha looked clinical in the first game. with Sahibzade Farhan In form and a balanced bowling attack, they start as favorites to take the series. Both teams use this series as a baseline 2026 T20 World Cupexperience with compounds on slow, subcontinental roads.
SL vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Match details
- Date and Time: January 11 (Sunday); 19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT / 19:00 LOCAL
- Location: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
SL vs PAK Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 29 | Pakistan won: 17 | Sri Lanka won: 11 | No result: 01
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report
The surface for the third T20I is likely to mirror the conditions seen in the opener, with the bowlers enjoying a slight edge. Although the pitch supported the batting game, the ball stopped at times in the first match which made timing difficult for the hosts. Records in this space show that sides batting first have won nearly 60% of the games, but the ease with which Pakistan chased down the target in the opener highlighted just how much dew can come out in the evening. In light of this, the captain who wins the toss may again tend to field first to eliminate the effect of moisture on the ball, especially on the spinners.
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Staff
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Traveen Mathew, Dushan Hemantha, Traveen Mathew, Dushmanthea, Ethanthea, Ethantheame Malinga.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmad, Fahim Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Salman Mirza, Muhammad Wasim Jnr, Nasim Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq
SL vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sri Lanka toss first
- Pakistan powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Pakistan total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Pakistan are first in the toss
- Sri Lanka powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Sri Lanka Total Score: 150-160
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition.
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