Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 prediction for the 1st Test: 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 1st Test of Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Monday, 9 November 2026 at 10:00 AM 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. The Playing XIs are not out yet, so the teams are built from each side's probable XI (their last Playing XI). This page is updated once the toss is done.
PAK vs SL match details
- Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
- Series: Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026
- Format: Test
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Date and time: 9 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM IST
PAK vs SL pitch report and weather
In 9 recent Men's TEST matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 363, and sides batting first have won 1 while chasing sides have won 7. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense. Chasing has worked better here, so the toss winner may choose to bowl first.
Weather: 20.9˚C, Hazy clouds, rain chance 0 %, humidity 70%.
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 | 77, 118, 23*, 130, 79 | 0/12, 2/11 | 91 |
| Arafat Minhas | PAK | All-rounder | 61, 10, 1, 59, 18 | 0/64, 1/23, 2/26, 6/40, 0/56 | 79 |
| Kamindu Mendis | SL | All-rounder | 131, 4, 62*, 18, 44 | 0/17, 0/19, 0/15, 0/27, 0/46 | 63 |
| Shaheen Afridi | PAK | Bowler | 0, 25, 6*, 15, 4 | 1/45, 3/69, 2/50, 1/29, 4/46 | 63 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | SL | Bowler | 0*, 1*, 2*, 0, 0 | 3/63, 1/64, 5/34, 0/89, 2/67 | 61 |
| Dasun Shanaka | SL | All-rounder | 60, 23, 17, 4, 97 | 0/57, 1/49, 0/74, 0/41, 3/21 | 61 |
| Haris Rauf | PAK | Bowler | 1, 7*, 4*, 0, 1 | 2/60, 0/27, 1/55, 2/32, 2/48 | 59 |
| Asitha Fernando | SL | Bowler | 6*, 1, 1*, 7, 6 | 2/72, 2/63, 1/34, 1/68, 3/59 | 56 |
| Hasan Nawaz | PAK | Batter | 37*, 17, 15, 79, 37 | 0/27, 2/17, 0/10, 1/3, 0/12 | 55 |
| Sahan Arachchige | SL | All-rounder | 34*, 15, 30, 13, 3 | 1/0, 2/7, 0/9, 0/18, 2/24 | 44 |
| Faheem Ashraf | PAK | All-rounder | 9, 12, 0, 39, 6 | 0/26, 2/10, 0/23, 0/14, 2/49 | 42 |
| Fakhar Zaman | PAK | Batter | 20, 20, 127, 5, 10 | 0/9, 0/11, 1/4, 0/11, 0/7 | 42 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis (SL): 8, 89, 8 in the last 3 innings. Saad Baig (PAK): 74, 5, 32 in the last 3 innings.
Batters: Pavan Rathnayake (SL): 77, 118, 23* in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 2 bowling innings. Hasan Nawaz (PAK): 37*, 17, 15 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
All-rounders: Arafat Minhas (PAK): 61, 10, 1 in the last 3 innings; 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Kamindu Mendis (SL): 131, 4, 62* in the last 3 innings.
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (PAK): 7 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Dilshan Madushanka (SL): 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Pavan Rathnayake (SL), our top-rated player, with 77, 118, 23* in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 2 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Arafat Minhas (PAK): 61, 10, 1 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: Saad Baig (PAK), likely to be in fewer teams.
PAK vs SL Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Pavan Rathnayake (C), Hasan Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman
- All-rounders: Arafat Minhas (VC), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Dilshan Madushanka, Haris Rauf, Asitha Fernando
- Captain: Pavan Rathnayake · Vice-captain: Arafat Minhas
- Team split: PAK 5 : 6 SL
PAK vs SL Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Saad Baig
- Batters: Pavan Rathnayake, Hasan Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman
- All-rounders: Arafat Minhas (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (VC), Haris Rauf, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando
- Captain: Arafat Minhas · Vice-captain: Shaheen Afridi
- Team split: PAK 6 : 5 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 probable 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 363.
Is the PAK vs SL Playing XI announced?
Not yet. It comes at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
When does PAK vs SL start?
9 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM IST at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
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.
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