Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026: Schedule, Fixtures, Squads, Venues and Match Details
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 is set to take place in Pakistan in October, with the two teams scheduled to play three T20I matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The series will be part of Pakistan busy home international season ahead of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Sri Lanka will arrive in Pakistan on 4 October 2026, before the three match T20I series begins on 9 October. All three matches will be played in Rawalpindi on 9, 11 and 13 October.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 Schedule
The three match series will be played entirelyed at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 9 October 2026 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 2nd T20I | 11 October 2026 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 3rd T20I | 13 October 2026 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
The schedule has been officially confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board and is also listed on the PCB’s 2026-27 men’s international series page.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 Fixtures
1st T20I: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Date: 9 October 2026
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
The opening T20I will begin the three-match series, with Pakistan having home advantage and Sri Lanka looking to make a strong start to their tour.
2nd T20I: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Date: 11 October 2026
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
The second match will take place just two days after the series opener, making the result of the first T20I particularly important for the teams’ momentum.
3rd T20I: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Date: 13 October 2026
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
The final T20I will decide the series if the first two matches do not produce a clear winner. It will also conclude Sri Lanka’s T20I leg of the Pakistan tour.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 Venue
All three matches will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
The venue is one of Pakistan’s major international cricket grounds and will host the entire T20I leg of Sri Lanka’s October tour. The same ground will also host the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 9 to 13 November as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Squads 2026
The Pakistan and Sri Lanka squads for the October 2026 T20I series have not yet been officially announced.
SportsHab will update this section as soon as the Pakistan Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket release their respective squads.
Pakistan T20I Squad
To be announced.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad
To be announced.
Once the squads are confirmed, this section can be updated with:
- Captain
- Vice-captain
- Wicketkeepers
- Batters
- All-rounders
- Spinners
- Fast bowlers
- Reserves
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 Match Details
The series will consist of three T20I matches:
- Series: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
- Format: T20 International
- Matches: 3
- Start date: 9 October 2026
- End date: 13 October 2026
- Host country: Pakistan
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- City: Rawalpindi
- Teams: Pakistan and Sri Lanka
The official PCB schedule currently confirms the dates and venue, while match timings and final squads can be added when officially released.
Pakistan vs Sri lanka Series 2026: What to Expect
The T20I series will give both teams an important opportunity to assess players and combinations in international conditions.
For Pakistan, the series is part of a larger home season that also includes an ODI tri-series involving Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka from 18 to 31 October, followed by a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in November.
The October schedule therefore gives Pakistan a significant run of international cricket at home, while Sri Lanka will play T20Is, a three-day match and Tests during their tour.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 Live Updates
SportsHab will provide match-by-match coverage of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026, including:
- Toss updates
- Playing XI
- Pitch report
- Weather conditions
- Live score updates
- Wickets and key moments
- Batting and bowling performances
- Match result
- Player of the Match
- Post-match analysis
- Series statistics
For each match, SportsHab can publish a dedicated match page covering the latest information before, during and after the game.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026: Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 9 October 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 11 October 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 13 October 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
