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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test prediction at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
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1st Test preview: Pakistan and Sri Lanka set for a tight contest

C CricPresto Desk9 Nov 2026, 6:30 AM · 1 min read

PAK vs SL Test preview: recent form, head to head, squads and prediction for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

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Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Monday, 9 November 2026, starting at 10:00 AM IST. Here is everything you need before the PAK vs SL Test match: form, head to head, key players and our prediction.

PAK vs SL match details

  • Match: PAK vs SL, 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

Recent form

  • Pakistan: W (1 wins in 1)
  • Sri Lanka: L L (0 wins in 2)

Head to head

Pakistan have won 6 and Sri Lanka have won 3 of their 9 meetings with a result.

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Pakistan strong points

  • Ranked No. 9 in the ICC team rankings (rating 71).
  • Won 1 of their last 1 matches (W).
  • Have won 6 head-to-head meetings.

Sri Lanka strong points

  • Ranked No. 7 in the ICC team rankings (rating 75).
  • Won 0 of their last 2 matches (L L).
  • Have won 3 head-to-head meetings.

PAK vs SL prediction

Our model gives Pakistan a 53% chance against Sri Lanka, based on rankings, recent form and head to head. Follow ball by ball live score and commentary and see the full match prediction.

FAQs

When does PAK vs SL start?
9 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM IST.

Where is PAK vs SL being played?
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

Who will win PAK vs SL?
Pakistan start as slight favourites (53%).

Where can I watch the PAK vs SL live score?
On CricPresto, with ball by ball commentary and full scorecard.

Photo: Background: Neweditorpk, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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