Dambulla: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against Sri Lanka in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday.
Playing XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (caught), Faqar Zaman, Usman Khan (VK), Shatab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanga, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (VK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Sarith Asalanga, Dasun Shanaka (catch), Janith Lienake, Vanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Sameera, Mahesh Dikshana and Nuwan Dushara.
head-to-head
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other 28 times in T20 matches, with Pakistan leading the way with 17 wins, while Sri Lanka have won 11 matches.
- Matches played: 28
- Pakistan win: 17
- Sri Lanka win: 11
Form Guide
Both teams enter the match with varying momentum. Pakistan are fresh off a T20 tri-series win that included victory over Sri Lanka in the final.
The series opener belonged to Pakistan, who restricted the hosts to a low total and easily won the 2026 tournament without batting.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be hoping to win the second T20I and level the series.