SL vs PAK Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 2nd T20I?

SL vs PAK Today Match Prediction - Read 2nd T20I Match, Recent form, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan

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Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the 2nd T20I of the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026, which will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Friday. Pakistan won the first T20I match by six wickets and leads the series 1-0.

Sri Lanka struggled to get going in their innings and were dismissed for 128 runs in 19.2 overs. For Sri Lanka, Janith Liyanage showed fight with the bat and scored 40 runs off 31 balls. In response, Pakistan comfortably chased down the target in 16.4 overs. 

Also Read: SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 2nd T20I, Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

SL vs PAK Match Details

  • Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I 

  • Date: 9th January 2026

  • Time: 7.00 PM IST

  • Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla 

  • Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs PAK Weather Report

Temperature

22°C

Rain Possibility

30%

Average Score

160

Best Suited For

Batting

Pitch Report

The average first innings score at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in the ten completed T20Is is around 150 runs.

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs PAK

  • Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): 51 runs in this Series 

  • Janith Liyanange (SL): 40 runs in this Series

  • Saim Ayub (PAK): 24 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs PAK

  • Salman Mirza (PAK): 3 wickets in Series

  • Abrar Khan (PAK): 3 wickets in Series

  • Imad Wasim (PAK): 2 wickets in Series 

SL vs PAK Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

PAK

W, W, L, W, W

SL

L, L, W, W, L

SL vs PAK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SL Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 40–50

  • Predicted Total: 160-170

  • Match Result: PAK to win

Scenario 2: If PAK Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 50–55

  • Predicted Total: 170–180

  • Match Result: PAK to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

SL

Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis

PAK 

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

SL

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara

PAK 

Usman Khan, Sahibzada Farhan 

SL vs PAK Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Dasun Shanaka(c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera.

Pakistan

Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim Jr.

SL vs PAK Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that Pakistan will win the 2nd T20I match. The likes of Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf and Babar Azam will be key players to watch out for.

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