Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 prediction for the 0th ODI: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the 0th ODI of ODI Tri Series in Pakistan 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 1:30 PM IST. Below is our PAK vs SL Dream11 prediction: who is in form, what the pitch has done, and two fantasy teams, one for small leagues and one for grand leagues. The same teams work on My11Circle and MPL. Both Playing XIs are confirmed, so the teams below use only players who are playing.
PAK vs SL match details
- Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 0th ODI
- Series: ODI Tri Series in Pakistan 2026
- Format: ODI
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date and time: 31 Oct 2026, 1:30 PM IST
PAK vs SL pitch report and weather
In 30 recent Men's ODI matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 282, and sides batting first have won 17 while chasing sides have won 12. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense. Batting first has worked better here.
Weather: 26.9˚C, Hazy sunshine, rain chance 0 %, humidity 48%.
Players in form
Recent scores and bowling figures, newest first, with our estimated fantasy points per match.
| Player | Team | Role | Last 5 scores | Last 5 bowling | Est. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavan Rathnayake | SL | Batter | 118, 23*, 130, 79, 18 | 0/12, 2/11 | 85 |
| Arafat Minhas | PAK | All-rounder | 10, 1, 59, 18, 34* | 1/23, 2/26, 6/40, 0/56, 1/26 | 85 |
| Shaheen Afridi | PAK | Bowler | 15, 4, 10*, 13*, 47 | 1/29, 4/46, 0/36, 3/55, 0/53 | 68 |
| Faheem Ashraf | PAK | All-rounder | 39, 6, 18*, 13, 0 | 0/14, 2/49, 2/18, 3/14, 0/38 | 57 |
| Dasun Shanaka | SL | All-rounder | 4, 97, 28, 9, 18 | 1/49, 0/74, 0/41, 3/21, 1/30 | 56 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | SL | Bowler | 0*, 1*, 2*, 0, 0 | 1/64, 5/34, 0/89, 2/67, 1/49 | 55 |
| Hasan Nawaz | PAK | Batter | 17, 15, 79, 37, 16 | 0/27, 2/17, 0/10, 1/3, 0/12 | 54 |
| Janith Liyanage | SL | All-rounder | 27, 61*, 60, 19, 32 | 0/15, 1/32, 1/37, 0/12, 0/10 | 54 |
| Asitha Fernando | SL | Bowler | 1, 1*, 7, 6, 0 | 2/63, 1/34, 1/68, 3/59, 3/64 | 53 |
| Haris Rauf | PAK | Bowler | 1, 7*, 4*, 0, 1 | 0/27, 1/55, 2/32, 2/48, 4/91 | 49 |
| Avishka Fernando | SL | Batter | 48, 16, 97, 5, 20 | – | 44 |
| Kusal Mendis | SL | Keeper | 89, 8, 0, 18, 87* | 0/8, 0/41, 0/0, 0/14, 0/27 | 40 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis (SL): 89, 8, 0 in the last 3 innings. Saad Baig (PAK): 5, 32, 35 in the last 3 innings.
Batters: Pavan Rathnayake (SL): 118, 23*, 130 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 2 bowling innings. Hasan Nawaz (PAK): 17, 15, 79 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
All-rounders: Arafat Minhas (PAK): 10, 1, 59 in the last 3 innings; 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Faheem Ashraf (PAK): 39, 6, 18* in the last 3 innings; 7 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (PAK): 8 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Dilshan Madushanka (SL): 8 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Pavan Rathnayake (SL), our top-rated player, with 118, 23*, 130 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 2 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Arafat Minhas (PAK): 10, 1, 59 in the last 3 innings; 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Arafat Minhas (PAK), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Haris Rauf (PAK), likely to be in fewer teams.
PAK vs SL Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Pavan Rathnayake (C), Hasan Nawaz, Avishka Fernando
- All-rounders: Arafat Minhas (VC), Faheem Ashraf, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando
- Captain: Pavan Rathnayake · Vice-captain: Arafat Minhas
- Team split: PAK 4 : 7 SL
PAK vs SL Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Pavan Rathnayake, Hasan Nawaz, Avishka Fernando
- All-rounders: Arafat Minhas (C), Faheem Ashraf, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (VC), Haris Rauf, Dilshan Madushanka
- Captain: Arafat Minhas · Vice-captain: Shaheen Afridi
- Team split: PAK 5 : 6 SL
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL: what to check
- Pick 11 players with at least one keeper, batter, all-rounder and bowler.
- Most apps cap players from one side (7 on many contests, 10 on Dream11), and every app has its own credit limit, so swap a player of the same role if you go over.
- Check the Playing XI after the toss and replace anyone who is not playing.
PAK vs SL Playing XI
Pakistan: Maaz Sadaqat, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Avishka Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana
Follow the PAK vs SL live score ball by ball, and see our match prediction.
FAQs
Who should be captain in the PAK vs SL Dream11 team?
Pavan Rathnayake is our captain pick and Arafat Minhas our vice-captain pick, based on recent form.
What is the PAK vs SL pitch like?
It has been balanced, with an average first-innings score of 282.
Is the PAK vs SL Playing XI announced?
Yes, both Playing XIs are confirmed and the teams above use them.
When does PAK vs SL start?
31 Oct 2026, 1:30 PM IST at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
This team is based on recent numbers and our own analysis; it is not a guarantee. Fantasy sports carry financial risk and can be addictive. Play responsibly, only if you are 18 or older and where it is legal in your state.
