SL vs PAK Playing 11 for 3rd T20I: Key Changes and Player Replacements

The Sri Lanka cricket team will clash against Pakistan in the 3rd T20I game on January 11 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. The 3-match series between the two teams did get off to a good start with Pakistan winning the first clash by six wickets. Sri Lanka looked quite helpless with the way the bowlers played in the second innings. While they would have thought about taking revenge in the second game, it was abandoned due to rain.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20I Series 2026

Sri Lanka, being the host of the 3-match series, wanted to have a good start to the series. However, things turned out to be different. While batting first, the Lankan Lions could manage to score just 128 runs and were bowled out in 19.2 overs. Despite the low score, Pakistan took 16.2 overs to win the game.

But they finished the match with six wickets in hand. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub gave a good start to the innings, which Salman Agha and Shadab Khan later converted into a match-winning knock. For an incredible all-round performance, Shadab Khan won the Player of the Match award.

He scored 18 off 12 balls, including three boundaries and also claimed two wickets. It was an incredible performance, and will be looking forward to performing in the upcoming game as well.

SL vs PAK Playing 11 for 3rd T20I 2026

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are likely to have an unchanged team for the upcoming clash because the 2nd game was abandoned due to rain. The players who played in the first game didn't get many chances in the series, and with the T20 World Cup 2026, the players need match practice.

Hence, until any injuries happen, the playing XIs are likely to be similar. One of the best all-rounders in the world, Dasun Shanaka, will lead Sri Lanka playing 11 3rd T20I, while Salman Agha will lead Pakistan in the last match. Pakistan playing 11 3rd T20I is likely to be the same as well.

Key Players to Watch Out in SL vs PAK 3rd T20I Match

The last match of the series is likely to be a thrilling contest between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. For Sri Lanka, one of the best batsmen in the world, Pathum Nissanka, is the player to watch out for in the upcoming game. He is not someone who lacks confidence while batting and loves to go after the bowlers. Apart from him, skipper Dasun Shanaka is also an incredible all-rounder.

For Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan is in great form and is likely to perform in the upcoming match. He scored a half-century in the previous match, helping Pakistan win. Shadab Khan is also a good player who is more like an all-rounder in the team. He played a cameo and claimed two wickets in the game. Hence, the players are in great form in both teams and will be looking forward to having a good match on January 11.