Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 prediction for the 5th 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 5th ODI of ODI Tri Series in Pakistan 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Tuesday, 27 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, 5th ODI
- Series: ODI Tri Series in Pakistan 2026
- Format: ODI
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date and time: 27 Oct 2026, 1:30 PM IST
PAK vs SL pitch report and weather
In 28 recent Men's ODI matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 285, and sides batting first have won 16 while chasing sides have won 11. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense. Batting first has worked better here.
Weather: 28.4˚C, Hazy sunshine, rain chance 0 %, humidity 46%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arafat Minhas | PAK | All-rounder | 1, 59, 18, 34*, 38 | 2/26, 6/40, 0/56, 1/26, 2/25 | 96 |
| Shaheen Afridi | PAK | Bowler | 4, 10*, 13*, 47, 3 | 4/46, 0/36, 3/55, 0/53, 4/61 | 93 |
| Shadab Khan | PAK | All-rounder | 113*, 0, 68, 30*, 7* | 0/31, 1/19, 1/33, 1/42, 3/27 | 84 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | SL | Batter | 130, 79, 18, 48, 13 | 0/12, 2/11 | 70 |
| Asitha Fernando | SL | Bowler | 1*, 7, 6, 0, 0* | 1/68, 3/59, 3/64, 1/68, 3/53 | 66 |
| Haris Rauf | PAK | Bowler | 7*, 4*, 0, 1, 35* | 1/55, 2/32, 2/48, 4/91, 4/45 | 61 |
| Dasun Shanaka | SL | All-rounder | 97, 28, 9, 18, 12 | 0/74, 0/41, 3/21, 1/30, 0/16 | 60 |
| Janith Liyanage | SL | All-rounder | 61*, 60, 19, 32, 4 | 1/32, 1/37, 0/12, 0/10, 0/20 | 57 |
| Hasan Nawaz | PAK | Batter | 15, 79, 37, 16, 19* | 0/27, 2/17, 0/10, 1/3, 0/12 | 56 |
| Maaz Sadaqat | PAK | All-rounder | 0, 64, 0, 96, 50 | 0/45, 0/10, 1/6, 0/3, 0/34 | 54 |
| Salman Ali Agha | PAK | All-rounder | 26, 16, 107, 15, 1 | 0/26, 0/12, 0/17, 0/25, 0/39 | 53 |
| Dunith Wellalage | SL | Bowler | 8, 5, 5, 16*, 45 | 2/56, 0/26, 0/62, 3/49, 1/60 | 53 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Saad Baig (PAK): 32, 35, 39 in the last 3 innings. Kusal Mendis (SL): 0, 18, 87* in the last 3 innings.
Batters: Pavan Rathnayake (SL): 130, 79, 18 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 2 bowling innings. Hasan Nawaz (PAK): 15, 79, 37 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
All-rounders: Arafat Minhas (PAK): 1, 59, 18 in the last 3 innings; 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Shadab Khan (PAK): 113*, 0, 68 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (PAK): 7 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Asitha Fernando (SL): 8 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Arafat Minhas (PAK), our top-rated player, with 1, 59, 18 in the last 3 innings; 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Shaheen Afridi (PAK): 7 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Shaheen Afridi (PAK), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Dunith Wellalage (SL), likely to be in fewer teams.
PAK vs SL Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Saad Baig
- Batters: Pavan Rathnayake, Hasan Nawaz, Avishka Fernando
- All-rounders: Arafat Minhas (C), Shadab Khan, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (VC), Asitha Fernando, Haris Rauf
- Captain: Arafat Minhas · Vice-captain: Shaheen Afridi
- Team split: PAK 6 : 5 SL
PAK vs SL Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Saad Baig
- Batters: Pavan Rathnayake (VC), Hasan Nawaz, Avishka Fernando
- All-rounders: Arafat Minhas, Shadab Khan, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (C), Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage
- Captain: Shaheen Afridi · Vice-captain: Pavan Rathnayake
- 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, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga
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?
Arafat Minhas is our captain pick and Shaheen Afridi 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 285.
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?
27 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.
