Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Fantasy XI, Captain Picks & Pitch Report | PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 Final
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पाकिस्तान बनाम श्रीलंका ड्रीम11 प्रेडिक्शन: मैच 31 अक्टूबर को 1:30 PM IST, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore में। कप्तान के लिए टॉप पिक Pavan Rathnayake, उप-कप्तान Arafat Minhas। पूरी फैंटेसी XI, प्लेइंग 11 और पिच रिपोर्ट नीचे है।
Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on October 31, 2026, with play starting at 1:30 PM IST. PAK arrive with 4 wins from their last 5, SL with 3 from 5. PAK hold the edge in their recent meetings, 3–2. Innings at this ground have averaged 170 across 4 completed matches. Pavan Rathnayake is the form pick of the two squads with 232 runs in 3 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore offers a balanced surface with carry for pace early and turn as the match progresses. Recent matches here have averaged 170 runs an innings this season, across 4 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 110 to 243, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. PAK have played 2 matches here in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, averaging 177 and winning 1 of 2 with a best of 243. SL have played 1 match here in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, averaging 114.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team, because last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Pakistan are in strong recent ODI form (4W in their last 5), so confidence should be high.
Sri Lanka are in strong recent ODI form (3W in their last 5), so confidence should be high.
Key Players to Watch
Arafat Minhas has 88 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches for PAK in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, averaging 110.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 287.
42 runs and 8 wickets in 4 matches in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 makes Shaheen Shah Afridi one of PAK's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 85.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 139.
Salman Agha brings 158 runs in 4 matches to this fixture for PAK, averaging 60.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 163.
Babar Azam has 118 runs in 4 matches for PAK in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, averaging 57.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 95.
232 runs in 3 matches in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 makes Pavan Rathnayake one of SL's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 119 fantasy points a game and with a best of 190.
Janith Liyanage brings 121 runs and 1 wicket in 3 matches to this fixture for SL, averaging 82 fantasy points a game and with a best of 138.
Asitha Fernando has 8 runs and 5 wickets in 3 matches for SL in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, averaging 60.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 112.
1 run and 7 wickets in 3 matches in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 makes Dilshan Madushanka one of SL's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 76 fantasy points a game and with a best of 179.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
232 runs in 3 matches for SL in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 at 119 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
88 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches for PAK in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 at 110.3 points a game, a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
88 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches for PAK in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 at 110.3 points a game, a high-floor pick.
42 runs and 8 wickets in 4 matches for PAK in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 at 85.5 points a game, a high-floor pick.
232 runs in 3 matches for SL in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 at 119 points a game, a high-floor pick.
121 runs and 1 wicket in 3 matches for SL in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 at 82 points a game, a high-floor pick.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, Shadab Khan has already posted a single-match best of 190 fantasy points against a 98-point average, a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, Dilshan Madushanka has already posted a single-match best of 179 fantasy points against a 76-point average, a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Pakistan hold the head-to-head edge (3–2) and start as slight favourites, though Sri Lanka have the firepower to upset them.
This XI carries 4 frontline bowlers, so it is built to win on wickets rather than boundaries, and Pavan Rathnayake takes the armband. If the toss suggests a genuinely flat surface, moving one bowler to a top-order batter is the single highest-value change you can make.
Match Trivia
This is their 3rd meeting in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27.
The highest individual score at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 is Shadab Khan's 113 off 96 balls.
The best bowling figures at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 are Dilshan Madushanka's 5/34.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Pakistan hold the head-to-head edge (3–2) and start as slight favourites, though Sri Lanka have the firepower to upset them.
Who should be captain for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in fantasy cricket?
Pavan Rathnayake is the top captain pick, with Arafat Minhas as vice-captain. 232 runs in 3 matches for SL in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 at 119 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore offers a balanced surface with carry for pace early and turn as the match progresses. Recent matches here have averaged 170 runs an innings this season, across 4 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 110 to 243, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. PAK have played 2 matches here in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, averaging 177 and winning 1 of 2 with a best of 243. SL have played 1 match here in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, averaging 114.
When is Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is scheduled for October 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM IST, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
PAK lead 3–2 across their last 5 meetings.
How have Pakistan and Sri Lanka been performing recently?
Pakistan are in strong recent ODI form (4W in their last 5), so confidence should be high. Sri Lanka are in strong recent ODI form (3W in their last 5), so confidence should be high.
Who is a good differential pick for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Shadab Khan (PAK): In PAK ODI Tri 2026/27, Shadab Khan has already posted a single-match best of 190 fantasy points against a 98-point average, a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
This is their 3rd meeting in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27. The highest individual score at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 is Shadab Khan's 113 off 96 balls. The best bowling figures at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in PAK ODI Tri 2026/27 are Dilshan Madushanka's 5/34.
What's a good fantasy XI for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Saad Baig, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Babar Azam, Arafat Minhas, Salman Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Avishka Fernando, Eshan Malinga. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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