Pakistan are set to welcome Sri Lanka for the first Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, on 9^th November at 10:00 AM IST.

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PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):

• Keeper – Kusal Mendis
• Batters – Babar Azam, Dinesh Chandimal, Saud Shakeel
• All-Rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva (VC), Salman Ali Agha ©, Arafat Minhas, Kamindu Mendis
• Bowlers – Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohammad Abbas

PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):

• Keeper – Kusal Mendis ©
• Batters – Babar Azam (VC), Sameer Minhas
• All-Rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva, Salman Ali Agha, Kamindu Mendis, Arafat Minhas
• Bowlers – Mohammad Abbas, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka will begin their two-match ICC World Test Championship series with the opening Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 9 to 13 November 2026. The match will start at 10:00 AM IST, with Babar Azam leading Pakistan and Kusal Mendis captaining Sri Lanka. Both teams will be eager to collect valuable WTC points and strengthen their positions in the championship standings. However, Pakistan will look to make the most of their home advantage and begin the series with a convincing performance.

Pakistan head into this contest after securing an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second Test in August. West Indies scored 344 in their first innings, but Pakistan responded with 387, thanks to Abdullah Shafique’s impressive 160 and Babar Azam’s 88. The hosts then dismissed West Indies for 117 in the second innings before chasing down the target of 75 at 77/2. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s most recent Test against West Indies in July ended in a draw. Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 549/9, with Lahiru Udara producing a superb 188, while Kamindu Mendis scored 84 and Kusal Mendis added 69. West Indies replied with 499, led by Justin Greaves’ 180 and Shai Hope’s 112. Sri Lanka then declared their second innings at 251/9, with Dinesh Chandimal contributing 71.

Rawalpindi traditionally provides a favourable surface for batters, particularly during the opening stages of a Test, although reverse swing and spin can become more influential as the match progresses. Pakistan will rely on Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha to provide batting stability, while Mohammad Abbas and Aamir Jamal could play important roles with the ball. On the other hand, Sri Lanka possess a dependable middle order featuring Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva, alongside the spin threat of Prabath Jayasuriya. Their pace attack, led by Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara, will also need to make the most of the new-ball conditions. Pakistan’s home advantage and recent Test victory give them a slight edge. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka’s batting depth and bowling options could make this a closely fought five-day contest. Overall, Pakistan enter the opening Test as slight favourites.

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PAK vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):

Pakistan Playing 11:

1) Azan Awais

2) Sameer Minhas

3) Babar Azam ©

4) Saud Shakeel

5) Salman Ali Agha

6) Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wk)

7) Aamir Jamal

8) Arafat Minhas

9) Mohammad Abbas

10) Saqib Khan

11) Razaullah

Sri Lanka Playing 11:

1) Lahiru Udara

2) Pasindu Sooriyabandara

3) Dinesh Chandimal

4) Kamindu Mendis

5) Dhananjaya de Silva

6) Kusal Mendis © (wk)

7) Milan Rathnayake

8) Prabath Jayasuriya

9) Asitha Fernando

10) Lahiru Kumara

11) Eshan Malinga/ Dilshan Madhushanka

PAK vs SL Match Winner Prediction:

Considering the home advantage, Pakistan is expected to win this match.