The Pakistan toured Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a short-format international series featuring three T20 Internationals (T20Is). Played entirely in the T20 format, the series served as key preparation for both sides ahead of upcoming international competitions.
The series began on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and concluded with the contest ending in a 1–1 draw, with one match abandoned due to rain. Wanindu Hasaranga was named Player of the Series for his match-winning all-round performances.
Get the complete match schedule, results, squad details, and head-to-head statistics related to the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026 in this blog.
Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2026: Schedule & Result
The tour will begin with the 1st T20I match at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on January 7. The second T20I will be played on January 9, followed by the third and final T20I on January 11.
| Date | Match | Match | Venue | Time(Local) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, January 7 | 1st T20I | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 07:00 PM | Pakistan won by 6 wkts |
| Fri, January 9 | 2nd T20I | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 07:00 PM | Match abandoned due to rain (no toss) |
| Sun, January 11 | 3rd T20I | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 07:00 PM | Sri Lanka won by 14 runs (12 Overs game due to rain) |
Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2026: Match Highlights
Here’s a quick look at match highlights and major moments from the tour.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – 1st T20I Match Summary
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| Toss | Sri Lanka |
| Result | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| Sri Lanka Score | 128 all out (19.2 overs) |
| Pakistan Score | 129/4 (16.4 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Shadab Khan |
| Top Scorer (SL) | Janith Liyanage – 40 (31) |
| Top Scorer (PAK) | Sahibzada Farhan – 51 (36) |
| Best Bowler (SL) | Dhananjaya de Silva – 1/4 (2 overs) |
| Best Bowlers (PAK) | Salman Mirza – 3/18, Abrar Ahmed – 3/25 |
| Series Status | Pakistan lead 1–0 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – 3rd T20I Match Summary
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I |
| Series | Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| Toss | Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 14 runs (12-over match due to rain) |
| Sri Lanka Score | 160/6 (12 overs) |
| Pakistan Score | 146/8 (12 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Player of the Series | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Top Scorer (Sri Lanka) | Dasun Shanaka – 34 (9) |
| Top Scorer (Pakistan) | Salman Agha – 45 (12) |
| Best Bowler (Sri Lanka) | Wanindu Hasaranga – 4/35 |
| Best Bowlers (Pakistan) | Mohammad Wasim Jr – 3/54 |
| Match Status | Rain-reduced to 12 overs per side |
Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Squad
Pakistan has announced its squad for the T20I against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan T20I Squad
Abdul Samad (Batsman), Fakhar Zaman (Batsman), Khawaja Nafay (Batsman), Salman Agha (Batting Allrounder), Saim Ayub (Batting Allrounder), Faheem Ashraf (Bowling Allrounder), Mohammad Nawaz (Bowling Allrounder), Shadab Khan (Bowling Allrounder), Sahibzada Farhan (WK-Batsman), Usman Khan (WK-Batsman), Abrar Ahmed (Bowler), Salman Mirza (Bowler), Mohammad Wasim Jr (Bowler), Naseem Shah (Bowler), Usman Tariq (Bowler).
Note: Sri Lanka hasn’t announced its squad for the T20I against Pakistan.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka Head to Head in T20Is
Sri Lanka faced Pakistan 28 times in T20Is, defeating them 11 times.
| Aspect | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Match Played | 29 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 12 |
| Pakistan Won | 17 |
| No Results | 0 |
In their last 6 T20I series, Sri Lanka won 3 times, and Pakistan won 3 times.
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Where to Watch Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2026
- In Pakistan, the matches will be held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, and fans can watch the live telecast on PTV Sports, A Sports, PCB live, and TEN SPORTS.
- In Europe and the US, the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026 can be watched live on YouTubeSports.
- For Indian fans looking to watch the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026, the live telecast will not be available in India, but fans can watch the matches through FanCode, which will provide streaming of all three matches in India.
For those unable to watch live, the matches will be available for streaming on various platforms, ensuring that fans from both countries can enjoy the cricket action from the comfort of their homes.
