Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Playing XI (11 Oct 2026)
The second T20I in Rawalpindi is on Sunday 11 October at 8:30 PM IST. Two days after the opener, teams usually rotate bowlers and rethink the order, so this preview is built around what to check after game one: who bowled the powerplay, which spinner got a full spell and whether either side changed the top three. Squads are the same 15 for each team.
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The same ground as game one, under lights. Use the result and the scorecard from the first T20I as the pitch guide: if the side batting second chased easily, favour top-order batters and the team that wins the toss. If scoring was slow, add a second spinner.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Pakistan's most recent T20 cricket was the Asian Games men's event in Japan. They beat Bangladesh by 1 run in a rain-reduced semi-final and then lost the final to India by 19 runs, finishing on 192/6 chasing 212. Hasan Nawaz's 96 was the standout innings.
Sri Lanka also played the Asian Games. They lost the semi-final to India by 124 runs, bowled out for 45, and then beat Bangladesh by 63 runs in the bronze medal match. It was a mixed tournament, so their top-order form is the main unknown.
Key Players to Watch
Made 96 off 51 balls, including seven sixes, in the Asian Games final against India. Pakistan lost by 19 runs chasing 212, but his innings is the best recent evidence of what he can do against a new ball.
A left-handed opening batter. A high-ceiling pick when he is in the XI, so confirm his place before you lock.
Pakistan's leg-spinner. A full four-over spell in the middle overs is a regular source of wickets and economy points.
A right-arm fast bowler. Powerplay wickets are worth more fantasy points than middle-over wickets, so check whether he is bowling the new ball.
Sri Lanka's captain and wicketkeeper, so he gets points for batting, catches and stumpings. The default Sri Lanka keeper pick.
A left-handed allrounder who bowls off-spin and left-arm spin. Points from both bat and ball give him a high floor.
The most experienced allrounder in the Sri Lanka squad. A useful differential if he is batting in the last five overs.
A left-arm spinner. A differential choice if Sri Lanka play two spinners.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
The strongest recent batting evidence on either side (96 off 51 in the Asian Games final). If he is in the XI, he is the first captain option.
Keeper, captain and a top-order batter, so he earns points in three ways. A safe 1.5x choice on the Sri Lanka side.
Must Picks
A left-handed batter who also bowls off-spin, so he can score points with bat and ball in the same match. The safest allrounder pick on either side.
A left-handed allrounder who bowls off-spin and left-arm spin. Points from both bat and ball give him a high floor.
Pakistan's leg-spinner. A full four-over spell in the middle overs is a regular source of wickets and economy points.
A right-arm fast bowler. Powerplay wickets are worth more fantasy points than middle-over wickets, so check whether he is bowling the new ball.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
The most experienced allrounder in the Sri Lanka squad. A useful differential if he is batting in the last five overs.
Left-arm wrist spin. A different option from Abrar Ahmed, and a useful differential if both play.
Players to Avoid
Sri Lanka's quickest bowler, but his place is subject to fitness clearance. Do not pick him until he is named in the XI.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Pakistan are slightly ahead on home advantage and spin depth, but a second match in three days is where Sri Lanka's spinners can get into the series. If the first game went to the side batting first, think twice before backing the chase. Lock in your call with a free Predictor game after the toss.
This XI swaps in Fakhar Zaman and Sufyan Moqim and puts Hasan Nawaz in the captain slot, so it differs from the first-game team. Keep the keeper (Kusal Mendis) and the two allrounders you trust, and change only one or two names after the toss. Build your free Fantasy XI, set up a Draft with friends, call the winner and top scorer in Predictor, and play the daily Cricket Grid and CricketQuest between matches. Every CricketDream game is free, with no entry fee and no cash prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Pakistan are slightly ahead on home advantage and spin depth, but a second match in three days is where Sri Lanka's spinners can get into the series. If the first game went to the side batting first, think twice before backing the chase. Lock in your call with a free Predictor game after the toss.
Who should be captain for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in fantasy cricket?
Hasan Nawaz is the top captain pick, with Kusal Mendis as vice-captain. The strongest recent batting evidence on either side (96 off 51 in the Asian Games final). If he is in the XI, he is the first captain option.
What is the pitch report for Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
The same ground as game one, under lights. Use the result and the scorecard from the first T20I as the pitch guide: if the side batting second chased easily, favour top-order batters and the team that wins the toss. If scoring was slow, add a second spinner.
When is Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is scheduled for October 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM IST, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Look at the first T20I scorecard on CricketDream for the head-to-head so far. There is no earlier completed match between the two sides in the current CricketDream record.
How have Pakistan and Sri Lanka been performing recently?
Pakistan's most recent T20 cricket was the Asian Games men's event in Japan. They beat Bangladesh by 1 run in a rain-reduced semi-final and then lost the final to India by 19 runs, finishing on 192/6 chasing 212. Hasan Nawaz's 96 was the standout innings. Sri Lanka also played the Asian Games. They lost the semi-final to India by 124 runs, bowled out for 45, and then beat Bangladesh by 63 runs in the bronze medal match. It was a mixed tournament, so their top-order form is the main unknown.
Who is a good differential pick for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Dasun Shanaka (SL) — The most experienced allrounder in the Sri Lanka squad. A useful differential if he is batting in the last five overs.
What's a good fantasy XI for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Kusal Mendis, Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Dunith Wellalage, Sufyan Moqim. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
How do I play Fantasy XI, Draft or Predictor for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on CricketDream?
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