Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 Final Squads
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have their squads ready for the three-match T20I series in Pakistan. The series will be played on 9, 11 and 13 October 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan final group includes experienced names such as Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah, along with several young players. Sahibzada Farhan will lead Pakistan, while Usman Khan is listed as the wicketkeeper.
Sri Lanka have also named a 15-member squad led by Kusal Mendis. Their squad includes experienced players such as Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera, along with several young T20 players.
Pakistan T20I Squad for Sri Lanka Series: Full Player List
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahibzada Farhan (Captain) | Batter |
| 2 | Babar Azam | Batter |
| 3 | Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
| 4 | Abdul Samad | Batter |
| 5 | Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| 6 | Akif Javed | Bowler |
| 7 | Ali Raza | Bowler |
| 8 | Arafat Minhas | All-rounder |
| 9 | Hasan Nawaz | Batter |
| 10 | Maaz Sadaqat | Batter |
| 11 | Saim Ayub | All-rounder |
| 12 | Shadab Khan | All-rounder |
| 13 | Sufyan Moqim | Bowler |
| 14 | Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| 15 | Usman Khan (WK) | Wicketkeeper-batter |
Pakistan's squad brings together established international players and emerging T20 talent. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman add experience in the batting group, while Saim Ayub and Shadab Khan provide all-round options. Naseem Shah gives the attack an experienced pace option, with Abrar Ahmed and Sufyan Moqim adding spin choices.
Sahibzada Farhan will have an important leadership role in the series. He previously led Pakistan's men's team at the 2026 Asian Games, while several players in this squad also featured in that tournament.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad for Pakistan Series: Full Player List
Sri Lanka Cricket officially announced a 15-member squad for the three T20Is against Pakistan on 2 October 2026. Kusal Mendis was named captain.
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusal Mendis (Captain) | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | Batter |
| 3 | Sineth Jayawardena | Batter |
| 4 | Lahiru Udara | Batter |
| 5 | Sahan Arachchige | All-rounder |
| 6 | Kamindu Mendis | All-rounder |
| 7 | Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder |
| 8 | Chamindu Wickramasinghe | All-rounder |
| 9 | Dunith Wellalage | All-rounder |
| 10 | Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
| 11 | Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Bowler |
| 12 | Binura Fernando | Bowler |
| 13 | Nuwan Thushara | Bowler |
| 14 | Eshan Malinga | Bowler |
| 15 | Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
Kusal Mendis returns to lead Sri Lanka after missing the team's recent T20I matches against England while recovering from a hamstring injury. Sri Lanka Cricket has included him in the Pakistan T20I squad, while Dushmantha Chameera is also included subject to fitness.
The Sri Lankan squad has a good mix of batting, all-round ability and bowling options. Mendis provides experience at the top, while Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka and Dunith Wellalage give the team flexibility with both bat and ball. Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and the pace group provide different bowling options for the Rawalpindi conditions.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Squad Comparison
| Area | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Squad size | 15 players | 15 players |
| Captain | Sahibzada Farhan | Kusal Mendis |
| Wicketkeeper | Usman Khan | Kusal Mendis |
| Main batting experience | Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman | Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka |
| All-round options | Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas | Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage |
| Spin options | Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim | Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dunith Wellalage |
| Pace options | Naseem Shah, Akif Javed, Ali Raza | Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga |
Both squads contain a mixture of experienced international players and younger T20 talent. Pakistan have several familiar names in their batting and bowling groups, while Sri Lanka have built their squad around Kusal Mendis and a flexible group of all-rounders and bowlers.
For the three-match series, the final playing XIs can still change from match to match depending on pitch conditions, player fitness and team combination. The 15-member squads are the confirmed squad groups, while the playing XI for each match should be treated separately.
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