SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Winning Team & Pitch Report

SL vs PAK Fantasy Preview: Spinners to Rule Dambulla? Top Picks & Strategy

A blockbuster Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20I showdown awaits fans as two Asian giants lock horns at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Pakistan arrive with serious momentum, having won 4 of their last 5 T20Is, while Sri Lanka look to rediscover consistency at home after an up-and-down run.

With Dambulla’s spin-friendly surface, this match could be decided by all-rounders and quality slow bowlers rather than raw power. For fantasy players and cricket followers, SL vs PAK promises tactical battles, turning conditions, and high-impact performances.

Match Details – SL vs PAK T20I

Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, T20I
Date: 07 January 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (Local Time)
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Weather & Pitch Report – Dambulla T20I

Weather Update

Temperature: 26-28°C
Humidity: High
Rain: Unlikely

Conditions are ideal for cricket, with minimal rain threat. Humidity may assist bowlers who vary pace.

Pitch Report

Dambulla remains one of Sri Lanka’s most spin-assisting venues.

Average score (last 5 T20s): 149
Spinner wickets: 41
Pacer wickets: 33

Pitch Insight: As the match progresses, the surface slows down and offers grip. Batters who rotate strike and bowlers with control will dominate.

Fantasy Tip: Prioritize spin-bowling all-rounders and technically sound top-order batters.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head

Sri Lanka (Last 5): L W W L L
Pakistan (Last 5): W L W W W
SL vs PAK Head-to-Head (Recent): 3-3

This rivalry remains evenly poised despite Pakistan’s recent edge in form.

Key Players to Watch - SL vs PAK

Must-Pick Fantasy Players

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) The biggest threat in Dambulla. Elite leg-spin, handy batting, and home advantage make him a top captaincy option.

Saim Ayub (Pakistan) A rising T20 force. Combines aggressive batting with useful bowling and averages over 70 fantasy points recently.

Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan) In sensational form with the ball – 10 wickets in last 5 matches. Deadly on slow surfaces.

Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka’s most reliable batter against spin. Recently scored 98 and anchors the innings.

Differential Picks (Low Ownership, High Upside)

Usman Tariq (Pakistan) 9 wickets in last 5 matches. Low selection but huge Grand League potential.

Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka) Often overshadowed by Hasaranga, but his mystery spin is tailor-made for Dambulla.

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Choices (Small Leagues)

Wanindu Hasaranga
Saim Ayub

High-Risk, High-Reward (Grand Leagues)

Mohammad Nawaz
Sahibzada Farhan

Fantasy Team Strategy - SL vs PAK

All-rounders are key: Hasaranga, Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan
Avoid excessive sloggers: Power hitters struggle on slow pitches
Spin > Pace: Pick at least 2-3 quality spinners
Toss Impact: If Sri Lanka bowl first, their spinners gain extra value

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Live Streaming: Available on SonyLiv

Disclaimer

This preview is based on recent performances, pitch data, and publicly available information. Playing XIs, injuries, and match conditions may change before the start of play. Fantasy sports involve risk please use your own judgment and follow official updates.

Player	Batting	Bowling	Series Performance	Lineup selection	Match Performance
Maheesh Theekshana	SL	BOWL	✅	228	RHB	84	37	274	15	5.82	69.89	0	23	OB	227	234	3.8	26.15	7.09	22.1	4	4/15	49							9	36.03	0.94	1.67	✅	9	52	1	47	0
Dushmantha Chameera	SL	BOWL	✅	172	RHB	66	30	238	24	6.61	86.23	0	24	RF	170	192	3.6	25.91	8.18	18.9	6	5/24	38							10	54.78	1.27	2.12		11	42	0	38	0
Nuwan Thushara	SL	BOWL	✅	137	RHB	36	26	41	7	4.1	57.74	0	4	RMF	136	174	3.3	21.25	8.25	15.4	7	5/13	17							11	30.36	1.03	1.53		28	0	0	-4	0
Wanindu Hasaranga	SL	ALL	✅	243	RHB	184	38	2497	77	17.1	142.27	9	324	LB	234	340	3.6	17.51	7	14.9	14	6/9	104							8	85.05	11.66	15.12	✅	5	83	32	47	0
Abrar Ahmed	PAK	BOWL	✅	89	RHB	24	10	52	12	3.71	85.24	0	7	LBG	88	116	3.7	20.59	7.26	17	2	4/9	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	56.58	2.07	3.28	✅	3	110	0	106	0
Charith Asalanka	SL	BAT	✅	153	LHB	148	17	3015	80	23.01	127.8	15	363	OB	52	30	2.1	27.33	7.63	21.4	1	4/14	40							5	43.08	3.14	3.29		16	29	24	1	0
Fakhar Zaman	PAK	BAT	✅	335	LHB	322	13	8652	115	28	135.06	61	1193	SLA	16	4	1.6	42.25	6.8	37.2	0	1/3	140	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	61.76	5.42	5.18		20	13	1	0	8
Dhananjaya de Silva	SL	ALL	✅	126	RHB	116	13	2427	81	23.56	125.88	12	295	OB	80	53	2.3	25.03	7.06	21.2	1	4/6	61							4	21.82	1.31	1.46	✅	7	62	14	44	0
Kusal Mendis	SL	WK	✅	209	RHB	204	14	5789	109	30.46	137.08	42	758	LB	1	0	0.2				0	-	119							3	87.59	6.79	6.48	✅	12	38	22	0	12
Pathum Nissanka	SL	BAT	✅	167	RHB	162	6	4613	119	29.57	132.06	36	610		0	0					0	-	55							1	76.97	16.2	9.65		15	32	20	0	8
Saim Ayub	PAK	ALL	✅	152	LHB	148	6	3532	98	24.87	139.21	21	524	OB,LBG	77	58	2.5	25.36	7.66	19.8	0	3/25	63	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	85.37	21.34	12.99	✅	10	48	44	0	0
Shadab Khan	PAK	ALL	✅	349	RHB	240	43	3815	91	19.36	137.72	13	455	LB	330	379	3.6	23.46	7.59	18.5	14	5/28	131	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	71.89	5.49	7.73	✅	1	122	32	78	8
Usman Khan	PAK	WK	✅	106	RHB	100	12	2587	123	29.39	145.33	15	378	OB	0	0					0	-	67	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	22.09	0.9	0.93		14	35	3	0	28
Dasun Shanaka	SL	ALL	✅	283	RHB	257	61	5064	131	25.83	143.13	22	659	RM	159	111	2.1	26.06	8.82	17.7	1	4/16	105							6	42.96	1.82	2.86		17	28	16	0	8
Janith Liyanage	SL	BAT	✅	75	RHB	69	8	1104	70	18.09	111.74	5	115	RFM	47	32	2.3	28.96	8.45	20.5	0	3/17	29							7	8.04	0.45	0.52	✅	8	62	54	0	0
Salman Agha	PAK	BAT	✅	142	RHB	129	21	2284	76	21.14	122.4	10	279	OB	71	49	2.3	22.93	7.03	19.5	1	5/10	47	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	40.66	2.77	3.27		13	38	26	0	8
Faheem Ashraf	PAK	ALL	✅	269	LHB	186	50	2345	55	17.24	143.51	7	312	RM	254	264	3.1	25.12	8.31	18.1	9	6/19	96	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	29.26	1.51	2.16		19	14	0	2	8
Mohammad Nawaz	PAK	ALL	✅	331	LHB	248	67	3828	72	21.14	125.75	9	461	SLA	310	280	3.1	25.87	7.59	20.4	5	5/18	149	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	42.04	2.96	4.03		18	24	0	4	16
Mohammad Wasim	PAK	BOWL	✅	109	RHB	54	25	360	34	12.41	119.6	0	48	RFM	109	127	3.5	26.56	8.8	18.1	3	4/24	55	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	30.81	1.26	1.73	✅	6	80	0	76	0
Sahibzada Farhan	PAK	BAT	✅	169	RHB	163	13	5220	162	34.8	139.2	42	747		0	0					0	-	79	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	63.49	5.29	6.35	✅	4	93	81	0	0
Kamil Mishara	SL	BAT	✅	52	LHB	49	13	908	73	25.22	139.69	5	133	OB	11	8	2.5	23.75	7.03	20.2	0	2/10	19							2	25.71	2.84	2.85		21	2	-2	0	0
Salman Mirza	PAK	BOWL	✅	45	RHB	14	6	50	16	6.25	116.27	0	5	LF	44	65	3.5	17.2	7.22	14.2	3	4/11	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	26.12	1.43	1.7	✅	2	116	0	112	0

Player

Batting

Bowling

Series Performance

Lineup selection

Match Performance

Name

Bat

Inn

Runs

Avg

50+

4/6

Bowl

Inn

Avg

Eco

Best

C/St

A. Pt

Pts

Run

iDt

PTS

Bat

Bowl

Field

Maheesh Theekshana

BOWL

✅

228

RHB

274

5.82

69.89

227

234

3.8

26.15

7.09

22.1

4/15

36.03

0.94

1.67

✅

Dushmantha Chameera

BOWL

✅

172

RHB

238

6.61

86.23

170

192

3.6

25.91

8.18

18.9

5/24

54.78

1.27

2.12

Nuwan Thushara

BOWL

✅

137

RHB

4.1

57.74

RMF

136

174

3.3

21.25

8.25

15.4

5/13

30.36

1.03

1.53

-4

Wanindu Hasaranga

ALL

✅

243

RHB

184

2497

17.1

142.27

324

234

340

3.6

17.51

14.9

6/9

104

85.05

11.66

15.12

✅

Abrar Ahmed

PAK

BOWL

✅

RHB

3.71

85.24

LBG

116

3.7

20.59

7.26

4/9

56.58

2.07

3.28

✅

110

106

Charith Asalanka

BAT

✅

153

LHB

148

3015

23.01

127.8

363

2.1

27.33

7.63

21.4

4/14

43.08

3.14

3.29

Fakhar Zaman

PAK

BAT

✅

335

LHB

322

8652

115

135.06

1193

SLA

1.6

42.25

6.8

37.2

1/3

140

61.76

5.42

5.18

Dhananjaya de Silva

ALL

✅

126

RHB

116

2427

23.56

125.88

295

2.3

25.03

7.06

21.2

4/6

21.82

1.31

1.46

✅

Kusal Mendis

✅

209

RHB

204

5789

109

30.46

137.08

758

0.2

119

87.59

6.79

6.48

✅

Pathum Nissanka

BAT

✅

167

RHB

162

4613

119

29.57

132.06

610

76.97

16.2

9.65

Saim Ayub

PAK

ALL

✅

152

LHB

148

3532

24.87

139.21

524

OB,LBG

2.5

25.36

7.66

19.8

3/25

85.37

21.34

12.99

✅

Shadab Khan

PAK

ALL

✅

349

RHB

240

3815

19.36

137.72

455

330

379

3.6

23.46

7.59

18.5

5/28

131

71.89

5.49

7.73

✅

122

Usman Khan

PAK

✅

106

RHB

100

2587

123

29.39

145.33

378

22.09

0.9

0.93

Dasun Shanaka

ALL

✅

283

RHB

257

5064

131

25.83

143.13

659

159

111

2.1

26.06

8.82

17.7

4/16

105

42.96

1.82

2.86

Janith Liyanage

BAT

✅

RHB

1104

18.09

111.74

115

RFM

2.3

28.96

8.45

20.5

3/17

8.04

0.45

0.52

✅

Salman Agha

PAK

BAT

✅

142

RHB

129

2284

21.14

122.4

279

2.3

22.93

7.03

19.5

5/10

40.66

2.77

3.27

Faheem Ashraf

PAK

ALL

✅

269

LHB

186

2345

17.24

143.51

312

254

264

3.1

25.12

8.31

18.1

6/19

29.26

1.51

2.16

Mohammad Nawaz

PAK

ALL

✅

331

LHB

248

3828

21.14

125.75

461

SLA

310

280

3.1

25.87

7.59

20.4

5/18

149

42.04

2.96

4.03

Mohammad Wasim

PAK

BOWL

✅

109

RHB

360

12.41

119.6

RFM

109

127

3.5

26.56

8.8

18.1

4/24

30.81

1.26

1.73

✅

Sahibzada Farhan

PAK

BAT

✅

169

RHB

163

5220

162

34.8

139.2

747

63.49

5.29

6.35

✅

Kamil Mishara

BAT

✅

LHB

908

25.22

139.69

133

2.5

23.75

7.03

20.2

2/10

25.71

2.84

2.85

-2

Salman Mirza

PAK

BOWL

✅

RHB

6.25

116.27

3.5

17.2

7.22

14.2

4/11

26.12

1.43

1.7

✅

116

112

Completed matches of Pakistan
Teams	Date	Venue	Toss	Bat First	Bat Second	Inning 1	Inning 2	Winner
SL vs PAK	07 Jan - 07:00 PM	Dambulla	Pakistan	SLSri Lanka	PAK	128/10 (19.2)	129/4 (16.4)	Pakistan Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)
SL vs PAK	09 Jan - 07:00 PM	Dambulla		PAK	SL			Match abandoned without a ball bowled
SL vs PAK	11 Jan - 07:00 PM	Dambulla	Pakistan	SLSri Lanka	PAK	160/6 (12.0)	146/8 (12.0)	Sri Lanka Sri Lanka won by 14 runs

Completed matches of Pakistan

Teams

Date

Venue

Bat First

Bat Second

Inning 1

Inning 2

Winner

07 Jan - 07:00 PM

Dambulla

SLSri Lanka

PAK

128/10 (19.2)

129/4 (16.4)

Pakistan Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)

09 Jan - 07:00 PM

Dambulla

PAK

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

11 Jan - 07:00 PM

Dambulla

SLSri Lanka

PAK

160/6 (12.0)

146/8 (12.0)

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka won by 14 runs

Completed matches of Sri Lanka
Teams	Date	Venue	Toss	Bat First	Bat Second	Inning 1	Inning 2	Winner
SL vs PAK	07 Jan - 07:00 PM	Dambulla	Pakistan	SLSri Lanka	PAK	128/10 (19.2)	129/4 (16.4)	Pakistan Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)
SL vs PAK	09 Jan - 07:00 PM	Dambulla		PAK	SL			Match abandoned without a ball bowled
SL vs PAK	11 Jan - 07:00 PM	Dambulla	Pakistan	SLSri Lanka	PAK	160/6 (12.0)	146/8 (12.0)	Sri Lanka Sri Lanka won by 14 runs

Completed matches of Sri Lanka

Teams

Date

Venue

Bat First

Bat Second

Inning 1

Inning 2

Winner

07 Jan - 07:00 PM

Dambulla

SLSri Lanka

PAK

128/10 (19.2)

129/4 (16.4)

Pakistan Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)

09 Jan - 07:00 PM

Dambulla

PAK

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

11 Jan - 07:00 PM

Dambulla

SLSri Lanka

PAK

160/6 (12.0)

146/8 (12.0)

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka won by 14 runs

Completed matches at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Teams	Date	Toss	Bat First	Bat Second	Inning 1	Inning 2	Winner
SL vs PAK	07 Jan - 07:00 PM	Pakistan	SLSri Lanka	PAK	128/10 (19.2)	129/4 (16.4)	Pakistan Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)
SL vs PAK	09 Jan - 07:00 PM		PAK	SL			Match abandoned without a ball bowled
SL vs PAK	11 Jan - 07:00 PM	Pakistan	SLSri Lanka	PAK	160/6 (12.0)	146/8 (12.0)	Sri Lanka Sri Lanka won by 14 runs

Completed matches at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Teams

Date

Bat First

Bat Second

Inning 1

Inning 2

Winner

07 Jan - 07:00 PM

SLSri Lanka

PAK

128/10 (19.2)

129/4 (16.4)

Pakistan Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)

09 Jan - 07:00 PM

PAK

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

11 Jan - 07:00 PM

SLSri Lanka

PAK

160/6 (12.0)

146/8 (12.0)

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka won by 14 runs

Match	#	Player	Out	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
SL vs PAK	1	Sahibzada Farhan	caught	51	36	4	2	141.66
SL vs PAK	3	Salman Agha	caught	45	12	5	3	375
SL vs PAK	5	Mohammad Nawaz	bowled	28	15	2	2	186.66
SL vs PAK	6	Khawaja Nafay	caught	26	15	1	1	173.33
SL vs PAK	2	Saim Ayub	bowled	24	18	3	1	133.33