A high voltage clash is set for Lahore as **Pakistan** host **Sri Lanka** in the 5th Match of the **Pakistan** **ODI** Tri Series at the iconic **Gaddafi Stadium**. **Pakistan** lead the table with **6 points** after three matches, while **Sri Lanka** sit second with **2 points**. Will **Pakistan** maintain their dominance at home or can **Sri Lanka** mount a fierce challenge?

### 📌 MATCH DETAILS

* **Match:** **Pakistan** vs **Sri Lanka**, 5th Match, **Pakistan** **ODI** Tri Series
* **Date:** 27 October 2026
* **Time (IST):** 1:30 PM IST (13:00 PKT local time)
* **Venue:** **Gaddafi Stadium**, Lahore

### 📺 LIVE STREAMING & BROADCAST DETAILS

Please check your official broadcaster for live coverage of this match.

### 🌦 WEATHER REPORT

Clear conditions are predicted in Lahore during match hours with temperatures around **28°C** and low humidity. There is **no rain impact** expected throughout the game. The **dew factor** could come into play during the second innings under lights, making bowling slightly tricky in the night and favoring the chasing side.

### 🏟 PITCH REPORT & VENUE STATS

The surface at **Gaddafi Stadium** is a **balanced batting surface** that offers initial carry for fast bowlers before settling down. The **average score** in recent **ODI** matches here is **270 runs**. Fast bowlers have taken **40 wickets** in the last 5 matches, while spinners have chipped in with **35 wickets**. Expect the **batting vs bowling trend** to favor top order batters early before seamers find movement with the new ball.

👉 **Fantasy Takeaway:** Top order batters and death overs seamers hold maximum value at **Gaddafi Stadium**.

### 📊 TEAM FORM & HEAD TO-HEAD (POINT WISE FORMAT)

### **Pakistan**

* Last 5 matches: **W, W, W, L, W**
* Recent performance summary: **Pakistan** have been clinical in this series, picking up **3 wins** out of 3 matches, including a high scoring victory over **Sri Lanka** and two wins against **England**.
* Head to-head record: **Pakistan** have won **5** of the last 6 meetings against **Sri Lanka** in this format.
* Standing in the competition: Ranked **1st** with **6 points** and an NRR of **+0.949**.

### **Sri Lanka**

* Last 5 matches: **W, L, L, W, L**
* Recent performance summary: **Sri Lanka** registered an incredible win chasing **430 runs** against **England** after dropping their opening match to **Pakistan**.
* Head to-head record: **Sri Lanka** have **1 win** in their last 5 completed matches against **Pakistan**.
* Standing in the competition: Ranked **2nd** with **2 points** and an NRR of **-0.348** with 1 more match remaining after this one.

### 🚑 INJURY UPDATES & PLAYER AVAILABILITY

* **Injured:** None reported.
* **Doubtful:** None reported.
* **Fully fit:** Both squads are at full strength for this crucial encounter.

### 🏏 PROBABLE PLAYING XI (BOTH TEAMS)

### **Pakistan**

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

### **Sri Lanka**

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

### 🔥 KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH

* **Pavan Rathnayake:** The dangerous middle order batter has racked up **209 runs** in this series, including a majestic century against **England**.
* **Arafat Minhas:** A premier game changer with **155 series fantasy points**, picking up **8 wickets** and scoring **78 runs** in the tournament.
* **Shaheen Shah Afridi:** The strike bowler has captured **7 wickets** in this series and remains a dangerous threat with the new ball.

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### 🎯 FANTASY PICKS

### Small League Safe Picks

* **Pavan Rathnayake**
* **Arafat Minhas**
* **Shaheen Shah Afridi**

### Mega League Differential Picks

* **Dasun Shanaka**
* **Saad Baig**
* **Janith Liyanage**

👉 Build your **Fantasy Winning Team** around these core performers for high yield returns!

### 🔮 MATCH PREDICTION / OUTLOOK

* **Final verdict:** **Pakistan** hold a psychological edge given their **home ground** record and winning streak, but **Sri Lanka** enter full of confidence after their record breaking run chase against **England**. Expect a high voltage clash with **Pakistan** slight favorites to seal victory.

### ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

> Always check **Final Playing XI** and **Toss updates** before locking your fantasy team.

Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the 5th Match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Get the pitch report, team news, head-to-head records, and expert fantasy cricket picks.

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium favors batters with an average first-innings score of 270 runs. Pakistan enter as form favorites after winning three consecutive matches. Top rated players for this match include Arafat Minhas, Pavan Rathnayake, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, with Arafat Minhas and Pavan Rathnayake standing out as ideal captain and vice-captain picks.

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