The Pakistan team will tour Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a short-format international cricket series featuring three T20 International (T20I) matches. This tour will be played exclusively in the T20 format and will provide both teams with an opportunity to strengthen their combinations ahead of upcoming international competitions.
The T20I series will begin with the first match on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Get the complete match schedule, squad announcements, and head-to-head statistics related to the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026 in this blog.
Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2026: Schedule & Venues
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 No. | Match | Venue | Time(Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 7 | 1st T20I | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Friday,January 9 | 2nd T20I | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, January 11 | 3rd T20I | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 07:00 PM |
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 27 times in T20Is, defeating them 11 times.
| Total Match Played | 27 |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Won | 11 |
| Pakistan Won | 16 |
| 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.
