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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Match, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026 

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Match, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 

The 1st Match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 features Pakistan vs Sri Lanka. It is scheduled to be played tomorrow, October 18, 2026, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. As a day/night 50-over fixture, the action kicks off at 1:00 PM local time (1:30 PM IST / 08:00 GMT). 

Match Details

  • Fixture: Pakistan Men vs Sri Lanka Men (Match 1)
  • Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
  • Time: 1:00 PM Local | 1:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
  • Format: Day/Night One Day International (ODI)

Team squads with their playing role 

The categorized list-wise breakdown of both team squads with their explicit playing roles for the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026:

Pakistan Squad Roster

Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Shaheen Shah Afridi (C)Left-arm Fast Bowler
Babar AzamRight-hand Top-order Batter
Fakhar ZamanLeft-hand Opening Batter
Hasan NawazRight-hand Opening Batter
Muhammad Ghazi GhoriWicketkeeper-Batter
Saad BaigWicketkeeper-Batter
Salman Ali AghaRight-hand Batter / Right-arm Offbreak Spinner
Shadab KhanRight-hand Batter / Right-arm Legbreak Spinner
Saim AyubLeft-hand Batter / Right-arm Offbreak Spinner
Faheem AshrafLeft-hand Batter / Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler
Arafat MinhasLeft-hand Batter / Slow Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
Haris RaufRight-arm Fast Bowler
Naseem ShahRight-arm Fast Bowler
RazaullahRight-arm Fast Bowler
Abrar AhmedRight-arm Legbreak / Googly Spinner
Sufiyan MoqimLeft-arm Wrist Spinner

Sri Lanka Squad Roster

Captain: Kusal Mendis
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Kusal Mendis (C)Right-hand Top-order Wicketkeeper-Batter
Pathum NissankaRight-hand Opening Batter
Avishka FernandoRight-hand Opening Batter
Pavan RathnayakeRight-hand Middle-order Batter
Kamil MisharaLeft-hand Opening Batter / Wicketkeeper
Kamindu MendisLeft-hand Batter / Ambidextrous Spin Bowler
Dunith WellalageLeft-hand Batter / Slow Left-arm Orthodox Spinner
Janith LiyanageRight-hand Batter / Right-arm Medium Bowler
Sahan ArachchigeLeft-hand Batter / Right-arm Offbreak Spinner
Dasun ShanakaRight-hand Batter / Right-arm Medium Bowler
Dilshan MadushankaLeft-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Asitha FernandoRight-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Dushmantha ChameeraRight-arm Fast Bowler
Eshan MalingaRight-arm Fast Bowler
Maheesh TheekshanaRight-arm Offbreak / Carrom-ball Spinner
Sachindu ColombageRight-arm Legbreak Spinner

Match Winner Prediction

Pakistan is the heavy favourite to win the 1st match of the Tri-Series tomorrow. Analytical projections and statistical models place the win probabilities as follows: 

Match Winner Prediction

Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — 1st Match, Tri-Series

Prediction: Pakistan is the heavy favourite to win the opening match of the Tri-Series. Analytical projections and statistical models give Pakistan a win probability of 67.7% to 71%, while Sri Lanka’s winning probability stands at 29% to 32.3%.

Win Probability Breakdown

Pakistan 69.35%
Sri Lanka 30.65%
TeamWin Probability
Pakistan67.7%–71%
Sri Lanka29%–32.3%

Head-to-Head Match Record

Pakistan leads the historic head-to-head ODI match record over Sri Lanka across their long-standing cricket rivalry. Out of 157 total ODI encounters played between the two nations, Pakistan has historically emerged victorious on most occasions. 

Overall ODI Head-to-Head Record

Head-to-Head Summary: Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 157 One Day Internationals. Pakistan have won 93 matches, while Sri Lanka have recorded 59 victories. The overall record lists one tie and four no-results.

Format / ConditionTotal MatchesPakistan WinsSri Lanka WinsTied / No Result
All One Day Internationals (ODI)15793595 (1 Tie / 4 NR)
Matches played in Pakistan (Home)3518125
Matches played in Sri Lanka (Away)3518210
Matches played at Neutral Venues8757264

Match Day Forecast

The match-day weather forecast for tomorrow, October 18, 2026, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium points to perfect, uninterrupted playing conditions with 0% chance of rain throughout the fixture. 

Rawalpindi Weather Forecast Breakdown

Weather Outlook: Bright, clear, and sunny skies are expected from 1:00 PM onwards. Afternoon temperatures will reach 28°C to 29°C before gradually cooling to around 21°C during the evening. Moderate humidity and a gentle northwesterly breeze should provide comfortable conditions for play.

Weather Metrics

Weather MetricForecast
Daytime ConditionsBright, clear, and sunny skies from 1:00 PM onwards
Peak Match TemperaturesAfternoon highs of 28°C to 29°C, cooling progressively to around 21°C during the evening under lights
Humidity LevelsModerate humidity, expected to range between 43% and 53% during play
Wind SpeedGentle northwesterly breeze at approximately 4 to 8 mph

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.