Sri Lanka will challenge the Pakistan Team in the fifth match of the ODI Tri Series in Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 27^th October at 1:30 PM IST.

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PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Kusal Mendis, Saad Baig
• Batters – Babar Azam, Avishka Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake ©
• All-Rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Salman Ali Agha, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Arafat Minhas (VC)
• Bowlers – Shaheen Shah Afridi

PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Saad Baig
• Batters – Avishka Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake
• All-Rounders – Dasun Shanaka (VC), Salman Ali Agha ©, Shadab Khan, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Arafat Minhas
• Bowlers – Shaheen Shah Afridi, Eshan Malinga

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PAK vs SL Match Preview:

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 on Tuesday, 27 October, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match will begin at 1:30 PM IST. Pakistan have dominated the competition so far, winning all three of their opening matches to secure their place in the final. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will aim to improve their position in the standings and strengthen their chances of joining Pakistan in the title decider.

Pakistan won the first meeting between these sides by 37 runs on 18 October. Batting first, Pakistan posted 305, with Salman Ali Agha leading the innings through an impressive 107 off 90 balls. Although Sri Lanka mounted a determined chase, Pakistan’s bowlers eventually dismissed them for 268 in 48.1 overs. Pakistan’s strong batting depth and ability to strike at crucial moments have played a significant role in their unbeaten run. Consequently, they will look to carry that winning momentum into their second encounter with Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka, however, will need a more consistent display with both bat and ball to challenge the confident hosts. Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando and Kamindu Mendis offer valuable batting strength, while Dasun Shanaka and Dunith Wellalage provide additional all-round options. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka must convert individual contributions into a stronger collective performance, particularly when facing Pakistan’s in-form bowling attack. With Pakistan already through to the final, Sri Lanka have an important opportunity to build momentum, improve their standing and keep their qualification hopes alive.

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PAK vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):

Pakistan Team Playing 11:

1) Fakhar Zaman

2) Sahibzada Farhan

3) Babar Azam

4) Saad Baig (wk)

5) Hasan Nawaz

6) Salman Ali Agha

7) Shadab Khan

8) Arafat Minhas

9) Shaheen Shah Afridi ©

10) Haris Rauf

11) Razaullah

Sri Lanka Playing 11:

1) Avishka Fernando

2) Kamindu Mendis

3) Kusal Mendis (c & wk)

4) Pavan Rathnayake

5) Sahan Arachchige

6) Janith Liyanage

7) Dasun Shanaka

8) Dunith Wellalage

9) Eshan Malinga

10) Asitha Fernando

11) Dilshan Madushanka

PAK vs SL Match Winner Prediction:

Considering the recent performance in this series so far, Pakistan Team is expected to win this match.