Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 9 October 2026: 1st T20I result and scorecard
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on 9 October 2026 was the first T20I of the series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The PCB preview listed the start at 6:30 pm IST (6:00 pm PKT), and the completed scorecard records Sri Lanka winning the toss and choosing to bat. The supplied PCB result report records Pakistan making 187/6 in 18.5 overs to beat Sri Lanka, who made 182/8, by four wickets.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka today: live score and match status
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| Match information | Latest available record |
|---|---|
| Competition | Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026 · 1st T20I |
| Toss | Not confirmed in this panel |
| Live score source | Sportmonks Cricket API · schedule and squads: Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Innings scores | No innings score supplied yet |
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Officially announced squads — not the confirmed playing 11
PCB’s 8 October release names these 15-player squads. List order does not indicate batting order. Selection in this list does not mean the player is in today’s XI.
| Pakistan squad | Sri Lanka squad |
|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan (captain) | Kusal Mendis (captain) |
| Abdul Samad | Kamil Mishara |
| Abrar Ahmed | Sineth Jayawardena |
| Arafat Minhas | Lahiru Udara |
| Fakhar Zaman | Sahan Arachchige |
| Hasan Nawaz | Kamindu Mendis |
| Muhammad Imran Randhawa | Dasun Shanaka |
| Khawaja Nafay (wicketkeeper) | Chamindu Wickramasinghe |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Dunith Wellalage |
| Naseem Shah | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Razaullah | Vijayakanth Viyaskanth |
| Saim Ayub | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Mohammad Salman Mirza | Binura Fernando |
| Shadab Khan | Nuwan Thushara |
| Sufiyan Moqim | Eshan Malinga |
Where was Pakistan vs Sri Lanka listed?
The 9 October 2026 first T20I was listed at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. It is also called Pindi Cricket Stadium; nearby Islamabad is a different city, not the venue listed for this match.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
PCB’s 8 October preview listed Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and a 6:00 pm Pakistan start, equivalent to 6:30 pm IST. A separate Willow listing carried a later time; this archived record follows the dated PCB schedule and does not assert a later live change.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: time, teams and venue
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Match date | 9 October 2026 |
| Start in India | |
| Stadium / ground | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| City / area | Rawalpindi |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Format | T20I |
| Competition | Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026 · 1st T20I |
| Start at the venue | 6:00 pm PKT, Friday, 9 October 2026 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 9 October 2026: match time and toss
For viewers in India and Sri Lanka, the first ball was listed at 6:30 pm on 9 October 2026. Pakistan’s local time was half an hour behind, so the scheduled start in Rawalpindi was 6:00 pm PKT. PCB’s preview listed the toss at 5:30 pm PKT, equivalent to 6:00 pm IST; the completed scorecard records that Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat.
This was the first game of a three-match T20I series. The next two fixtures were listed in the supplied schedule for 11 and 13 October at Rawalpindi. This archived page covers the opening match only and does not substitute a later game’s scorecard.
PAK vs SL match-centre score: archived scorecard record
The completed record for this fixture is Pakistan 187/6 in 18.5 overs and Sri Lanka 182/8. The supplied PCB result report describes Pakistan’s four-wicket win while chasing 183; the scorecard is the player-by-player record for this dated match.
A scorecard records the batting and bowling figures supplied for the fixture: runs, balls faced, boundaries, dismissals, overs, wickets and economy. FairPlay links this article to the Pakistan–Sri Lanka match record so the team totals and player figures stay together.
If a panel labels its data delayed or unavailable, that status applies to the panel’s retrieval, not to a reason to invent missing balls, partnerships or figures. This archived article does not present a later live score.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka playing 11: scorecard record versus pre-series squads
PCB’s pre-series release named Sahibzada Farhan as Pakistan captain and Kusal Mendis as Sri Lanka captain. Pakistan’s announced squad included Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan. Sri Lanka’s included Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera.
Those names establish pre-series squad membership, not every player selected for 9 October. The official match scorecard is the record for the playing XI and the toss-era lineup; the squad context below remains explicitly labelled and is not a predicted batting order.
The completed contest in Rawalpindi
Pakistan’s squad gave the selectors several spin options: Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Sufyan Moqim and Arafat Minhas were named by PCB. Sri Lanka’s announced group included Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth. The scorecard, rather than the squad release, records which combinations took the field.
The dated match record shows Pakistan chasing Sri Lanka’s 182/8 and reaching 187/6 in 18.5 overs. It is a report of the completed fixture, not a claim about a later pitch, weather reading, dew pattern or predicted winner.
No verified match-day weather reading or curator report is included here. A stadium name alone cannot establish pitch conditions or whether dew affected the second innings.
Where the 9 October Pakistan vs Sri Lanka broadcast was listed
PCB’s published rights list named Veto as the digital outlet in India. In Pakistan it named PTV Sports for television and PCB Live, Tapmad and Tamasha for streaming. In Sri Lanka it listed Dialog, Peo TV and Siyatha TV; North American coverage was listed with Willow TV.
These were the supplied broadcast listings for the 9 October fixture, not a promise of current access or free viewing. FairPlay provides the dated match record and source-backed score information; this article is not a live-video stream.
Pakistan–Sri Lanka T20I record before this series
PCB’s 8 October preview reported 30 previous T20Is between the teams: Pakistan won 18 and Sri Lanka won 12. It described this as their ninth bilateral T20I series and said Sri Lanka’s previous bilateral series win came in Lahore in 2019, by 3–0.
That record is background for the 9 October match, not a probability or guarantee. The completed scorecard and reported result matter to this match record more than an older win total.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match result: dated scorecard record
The supplied PCB result report records Pakistan beating Sri Lanka by four wickets: Sri Lanka made 182/8 and Pakistan reached 187/6 in 18.5 overs while chasing 183. It reports Sahibzada Farhan’s 89 off 53 as player of the match.
This page is an archived record of the 9 October fixture. The result, toss and playing record are bounded by the supplied PCB report and scorecard; they are not a promise that a later fixture or a live data feed has been checked.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: source match record
This dated article does not establish a current live state. The separate provider match record may contain a reported scorecard or an unavailable-data notice. Its source and timestamp, not this archived schedule, determine what can be shown.
Open the source match recordYour questions about Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
What time was Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on 9 October 2026?
The first ball was listed at 6:30 pm IST on 9 October 2026, equivalent to 6:00 pm PKT in Rawalpindi. PCB’s preview listed the toss at 6:00 pm IST, and the completed scorecard records Sri Lanka winning the toss and choosing to bat.
Where was the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match on 9 October 2026?
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, also known as Pindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Was Pakistan vs Sri Lanka the 1st T20I?
Yes. The 9 October fixture opened the three-match T20I series. The other matches were listed in the supplied schedule for 11 and 13 October at Rawalpindi.
What was the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 9 October 2026 match-centre score?
The supplied completed record is Pakistan 187/6 in 18.5 overs and Sri Lanka 182/8. The PCB result report records Pakistan winning by four wickets while chasing 183.
What does the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka playing 11 record show?
The pre-series source announced 15-player squads, while the official match scorecard is the record for the 9 October playing XI and toss-era lineup. A squad list should not be read as a confirmed XI.
Who were the Pakistan and Sri Lanka captains?
PCB’s series preview named Sahibzada Farhan as Pakistan captain and Kusal Mendis as Sri Lanka captain. The completed scorecard separately records the toss and match lineup.
Where was PAK vs SL listed for viewers in India?
PCB’s 8 October broadcast notice listed Veto for digital coverage in India. The listing was for the dated fixture; regional availability and access terms belonged to the outlet. FairPlay does not host live match video.
What does the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka scorecard show?
It shows the player batting and bowling figures supplied for this fixture, including runs, balls, boundaries, overs, wickets and economy, along with the innings totals and result. Unreported figures remain unavailable.
What was the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match result?
The supplied PCB result report records Pakistan beating Sri Lanka by four wickets: Pakistan made 187/6 in 18.5 overs after Sri Lanka made 182/8. Sahibzada Farhan’s 89 off 53 is reported as player of the match.
Why might an archived Pakistan vs Sri Lanka score panel show delayed updates?
A data source can update late or temporarily limit requests. FairPlay should display a delayed or unavailable notice rather than fill a gap with an example score or another game’s figures. This archived article does not assert a later live update.
Sources and match updates
Schedule snapshot checked . This is a dated editorial record; it is not a live update. Any later result is attributed separately to its cited source.
- PCB, 8 October: first T20I, start/toss times, captains, squads, head-to-head and regional broadcast detailshttps://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/sahibzada-led-pakistan-set-to-take-on-sri-lanka-in-t20i-challenge-from-friday.html
- FairPlay connected Sportmonks schedule: 9 October 2026’s Pakistan–Sri Lanka fixture
- ThePapare: three T20I dates and Rawalpindi venuehttps://www.thepapare.com/schedule-announced-for-sri-lanka-tour-of-pakistan-2026/
- Willow match listing: first T20I; its later time differs from the newer PCB announcementhttps://www.willow.tv/live-cricket-scorecard/170687/pak-vs-sl-1st-t20i-sri-lanka-tour-of-pakistan-2026
- Wikimedia Commons: licensed Rawalpindi stadium photograph and authorhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RWPCS3.jpg
- PCB result report: Sahibzada Farhan’s 89 helps Pakistan take a 1–0 lead against Sri Lankahttps://www.pcb.com.pk/news-detail/sahibzada-farhan-s-89-helps-pakistan-take-1-0-lead-against-sri-lanka.html
- PCB match scorecard: 9 October 2026 first T20I toss and completed match recordhttps://www.pcb.com.pk/sri-lanka-tour-of-pakistan-t20is-tests-202627/match/36893.html