Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026: Results and What Next
Short answer
On 13 October 2026 in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in the 3rd T20I (SL 172/2 chasing 168/8) after Pakistan had already sealed the T20 series. Kusal Mendis’ 87* led the chase. Tests follow in November.
“Pak vs SL” trended across the UK and cricket markets on series night. Here is a clean scoreboard summary from ESPNcricinfo and PCB materials.
T20I series scoreline
- 1st T20I (9 Oct, Rawalpindi): Pakistan won (reports: PAK 187/6 beat SL 182/8).
- 2nd T20I (11 Oct): Pakistan won by 82 runs (PAK 215/3 vs SL 133/7).
- 3rd T20I (13 Oct): Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets with 17 balls left—Pakistan 168/8, Sri Lanka 172/2; Kusal Mendis 87* (player of the match per PCB/ESPNcricinfo).
Dasun Shanaka’s 3/21 helped restrict Pakistan in the finale after Sahibzada Farhan’s 76.
What comes next
The tour continues with Tests: fixtures publicised for 9 November (Rawalpindi) and 17 November (Lahore) as part of the World Test Championship cycle. Confirm toss times on PCB/SLC channels.
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Last updated 2026-10-13. Scores from published match reports.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the T20I series?
Pakistan won the first two T20Is; Sri Lanka took the third. Pakistan won the series 2–1.
What was the 3rd T20I score?
Pakistan 168/8, Sri Lanka 172/2 in 17.1 overs.
When are the Tests?
Public schedules list 9 Nov (Rawalpindi) and 17 Nov (Lahore) 2026—confirm on PCB.
Where was the T20 series played?
All three T20Is in Rawalpindi.
Is this a fantasy tip sheet?
No—results summary only.