PAK vs SL Today Match Prediction & Fantasy Team – Who Will Win Today’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI? – Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026

Pakistan were 154/9 chasing 241 against England, and then Shadab Khan hit 113 not out to win it. Sri Lanka will be hoping Pakistan’s lower order has used up all its luck for the week.

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet again in the 5th match of the tri-series in Lahore. For this PAK vs SL match prediction, Pakistan start as favourites after winning all three of their games so far.

Their last win was a big escape. England made 241, and Pakistan slipped to 154/9 before Shadab Khan’s unbeaten 113 got them home by one wicket. Shaheen Afridi took 4/46 earlier in that game.

Sri Lanka come in with confidence too, after beating England in Rawalpindi. Pavan Rathnayake has 474 runs at an average of 52.67 in his last 10 ODIs, and Kusal Mendis averages 53.38. That form makes both of them key names in any PAK vs SL fantasy prediction.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the series opener, and they have won their last five ODIs against them.

PAK vs SL Match Details

Here are the key details for the PAK vs SL 5th ODI.

PAK vs SL Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Lahore is known for big scores, but right now it’s playing a bit slower. Cricbuzz called the pitch for the last game slightly slow, and England could only make 241.

The last three ODI first-innings scores here were 231, 157 and 241. Both chases were hard work too, with Pakistan nearly losing both of them.

Fast bowlers strike early here, and spinners become more useful as the pitch wears. In the last game, Shaheen took 4 wickets, while England’s Liam Dawson and Pakistan’s Arafat Minhas took 2 each with spin. On this kind of pitch, 240 to 260 looks like a good score.

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PAK vs SL Weather Report – Lahore

The forecast for Tuesday in Lahore is dry and sunny, with a 0% chance of rain, so we should get a full game. It will be warm at around 31°C in the afternoon, dropping to about 16°C at night. The cooler evening could bring some dew in the second innings.

PAK vs SL Recent Form

The recent results of both teams provide some context ahead of this match.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record

Pakistan have dominated this matchup, winning the last five ODIs against Sri Lanka.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

PAK vs SL Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the 5th match are as follows.

Pakistan:

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Razaullah

Sri Lanka:

Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (C, WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Top Picks for PAK vs SL Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Pavan Rathnayake (SL, BAT) — 474 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 52.67 and a strike rate of 101.28. The top run-scorer in this contest.
• Kusal Mendis (SL, BAT/WK) — 427 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 53.38.
• Salman Agha (PAK, ALL) — 358 runs in his last 10 ODIs. Scored a century against Sri Lanka in the series opener.
• Shadab Khan (PAK, ALL) — Hit 113 not out against England two days ago to rescue Pakistan from 154/9.

Top Bowling Picks

• Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK, BOWL) — 19 wickets in his last 10 ODIs at an economy of 4.93. Took 4/46 at this ground in the last game.
• Haris Rauf (PAK, BOWL) — 17 wickets in his last 9 ODIs at an economy of 5.19.
• Asitha Fernando (SL, BOWL) — 14 wickets in his last 9 ODIs. Sri Lanka’s leading wicket-taker.
• Dunith Wellalage (SL, ALL) — 8 wickets in his last 7 ODIs at an economy of 5.32. Useful on a slower Lahore pitch.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

• Shaheen Shah Afridi (C): He has 19 wickets in his last 10 ODIs, the most of anyone in this match. He took 4/46 here two days ago and 3 wickets in both Lahore ODIs in June, so this ground clearly suits him.
• Kusal Mendis (VC): He averages 53.38 in his last 10 ODIs and keeps wicket, so he can earn catch points too. He’s Sri Lanka’s captain and their most reliable batter.

For Fantasy Team 2

• Pavan Rathnayake (C): He has 474 runs in his last 10 ODIs, the most of any batter in this match, and scores at a strike rate over 100. Fewer people will pick him as captain over Shaheen or Mendis.
• Shadab Khan (VC): He just scored 113 not out and also bowls leg-spin, which helps on a slower pitch. He can earn points with both bat and ball.

PAK vs SL D11 Fantasy Team 1

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PAK vs SL D11 Fantasy Team 2

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PAK vs SL Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bat first

The last two chases in Lahore were very tough, and Pakistan nearly lost both. The pitch has been slow and gets harder to bat on later, with spinners coming into play. Some dew could help the chasing side at night, but on current form, putting runs on the board first looks safer.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Prediction

Prediction: Pakistan to Win

Pakistan have won all three games in this series and their last five ODIs against Sri Lanka. Shaheen and Rauf lead a strong pace attack, and Shadab and Minhas suit a slower pitch.

But Pakistan’s batting has wobbled, and they were 154/9 in the last game. Rathnayake and Mendis are in good form, so Sri Lanka can win if they bat well. Overall, Pakistan should still make it four wins out of four.