PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5th ODI: Playing XI, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team Captain And Vice-Captain Choices – Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026

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Pakistan enter this game after a one-wicket win over England in Lahore. Shadab Khan made 113 not out in that finish. Sri Lanka also come with a huge chase behind them. They scored 430 against England on 22 October.

This PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction is for the 5th ODI on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The match starts at 1:30 PM IST, 8:00 AM GMT and 1:00 PM in Lahore. This is a pre-toss guide. The toss and final playing XIs are not confirmed.

Match Details

The schedule is confirmed by the PCB. ESPN and Cricinfo also list the same date and ground. Check the toss update before locking a fantasy team.

You can also read our Pakistan vs England 4th ODI Dream11 guide for the latest Lahore match context.

Pakistan Team Form

Pakistan have won all three finished games in this tri-series. Their latest win came at this ground. They chased 242 against England with one wicket left.

Shadab Khan made 113 not out in the last game. Arafat Minhas made 59 and took six wickets in the 20 October win. Salman Agha scored 107 in the opening game.

Sri Lanka Team Form

Sri Lanka have one win and one loss in this tri-series. Their win was a record chase of 430 against England. The third row below is from their latest inspected ODI before this series.

Pavan Rathnayake scored 79 in the opener. He then made 130 in the 430 chase. Avishka Fernando added 97 in that same game.

Gaddafi Stadium ODI Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact

Cricbuzz lists 91 completed men’s ODIs at Gaddafi Stadium. Teams batting first have won 46 games. Teams bowling first have won 43. The all-time average is 251 in the first innings and 217 in the second innings.

The recent same-tournament sample is only one completed ODI at this ground. On 25 October, England made 241. Pakistan chased 242 in 47.1 overs. This small sample shows a successful chase, but it is not enough for a firm average.

The long record gives a small edge to batting first. The latest game favoured a chase. Fantasy teams should keep top-order batters and wicket-taking bowlers from both sides.

There is no verified weather or dew call in this pre-toss article. Do not treat a match-day guess as a fact.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-To-Head

Current Tri-Series Head-To-Head

Pakistan lead the current 2026 tri-series meetings 1–0. Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs in Rawalpindi on 18 October.

All-Time ODI Head-To-Head

Pakistan lead Sri Lanka in the all-time men’s ODI record. The inspected historical page did not expose one complete total in its text view. Public pages also show different totals after different cutoffs. This article does not publish an unsupported exact number.

Pakistan also won the 2025 three-match ODI series 3–0. That older series is context only. It does not replace current form.

Probable Playing XIs – Not Confirmed

These are editorial candidates from the current match squad pages and recent scorecards. They are not announced XIs. A player can be in the squad and still miss the XI.

Pakistan Probable XI

1. Ghazi Ghori, wicketkeeper batter
2. Fakhar Zaman, batter
3. Babar Azam, batter
4. Hasan Nawaz, batter
5. Salman Agha, all-rounder
6. Arafat Minhas, all-rounder
7. Shadab Khan, all-rounder
8. Shaheen Shah Afridi, bowler
9. Haris Rauf, bowler
10. Naseem Shah, bowler
11. Abrar Ahmed, bowler

Saad Baig, Faheem Ashraf, Saim Ayub, Razaullah and Sufyan Moqim are also in the wider squad pool. The final XI is not confirmed.

Sri Lanka Probable XI

1. Kusal Mendis, wicketkeeper batter
2. Avishka Fernando, batter
3. Kamil Mishara, batter
4. Pavan Rathnayake, batter
5. Janith Liyanage, all-rounder
6. Kamindu Mendis, all-rounder
7. Dasun Shanaka, all-rounder
8. Maheesh Theekshana, bowler
9. Asitha Fernando, bowler
10. Eshan Malinga, bowler
11. Dilshan Madushanka, bowler

Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage and Dunith Wellalage are also listed in the squad. The final XI is not confirmed.

Six Dream11 Scenario Teams

These teams are provisional. Each team has 11 unique players and no more than seven players from one side. Role counts are editorial labels. Check app credits, app roles and the 100-credit limit after the XI announcement.

Team 1: Balanced Core

A mixed XI covers both innings and recent form.

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WK: Ghazi Ghori, Kusal Mendis

BAT: Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Pavan Rathnayake

AR: Salman Agha, Arafat Minhas

BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Arafat Minhas · Vice-Captain: Pavan Rathnayake

Risk: Two wicketkeepers use slots that could be spent on another bowler.

Team 2: Pakistan Pace Defence

Pakistan’s quicks strike early and defend a modest total.

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WK: Saad Baig, Lahiru Udara

BAT: Fakhar Zaman, Kamil Mishara, Avishka Fernando

AR: Saim Ayub, Dasun Shanaka

BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Eshan Malinga

Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi · Vice-Captain: Avishka Fernando

Risk: The build needs Pakistan’s pace attack to win the powerplay.

Team 3: Sri Lanka Chase

Sri Lanka’s top order starts another big chase.

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WK: Kusal Mendis

BAT: Babar Azam, Pavan Rathnayake, Avishka Fernando, Fakhar Zaman

AR: Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Salman Agha

BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Dilshan Madushanka, Haris Rauf

Captain: Pavan Rathnayake · Vice-Captain: Babar Azam

Risk: Pakistan’s new ball can remove the top order early.

Team 4: Spin Middle Overs

Spin takes wickets through the middle overs.

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WK: Ghazi Ghori, Kusal Mendis

BAT: Babar Azam, Kamil Mishara, Fakhar Zaman

AR: Salman Agha, Shadab Khan

BOWL: Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim

Captain: Maheesh Theekshana · Vice-Captain: Shadab Khan

Risk: A flat surface could reduce the spin share.

Team 5: Top Order Run Feast

Both top orders score freely on a high total day.

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WK: Saad Baig, Kusal Mendis

BAT: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Pavan Rathnayake, Avishka Fernando

AR: Salman Agha, Dasun Shanaka

BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

Captain: Babar Azam · Vice-Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi

Risk: This team fades most specialist bowling points.

Team 6: Sri Lanka Bowling Upset

Sri Lanka’s bowlers control Pakistan’s top order.

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WK: Ghazi Ghori, Saad Baig

BAT: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Pavan Rathnayake

AR: Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis

BOWL: Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

Captain: Maheesh Theekshana · Vice-Captain: Babar Azam

Risk: Pakistan’s batting depth can punish a slow start.

Captain And Vice-Captain Choices

Arafat Minhas

Minhas made 59 and took 6/40 against England. He can score through both skills. His risk is selection and workload.

Pavan Rathnayake

Rathnayake made 79 and 130 in the first two Sri Lanka games. He has the clearest recent batting sample. His risk is Pakistan’s new-ball attack.

Shadab Khan

Shadab made 113 not out in the latest Lahore ODI. He also offers leg-spin. His risk is that one big innings does not set a new match pattern.

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shaheen took 3/55 in the first meeting. He bowls with the new ball and late in the innings. His risk is the high-scoring Lahore sample.

Toss-Day Repair Checklist

• Replace any player left out of the final XI.
• Confirm the wicketkeeper before locking the team.
• Check all app roles and player credits.
• Check that the team still has 11 players.
• Recheck the seven-player side limit.
• Change captain and vice-captain only after the XI is known.

Top Player Battles

Shaheen Shah Afridi Vs Pavan Rathnayake

Shaheen took three wickets in the first meeting. Rathnayake scored 79 in that game. This is a new-ball attack against a current Sri Lankan run-maker. Pick Rathnayake when backing a strong Sri Lanka start. Pick Shaheen when backing early wickets.

Arafat Minhas Vs Kusal Mendis

Minhas took six wickets against England on 20 October. Kusal is Sri Lanka’s listed captain and wicketkeeper. This battle matters if Pakistan use spin in the middle overs. It stays conditional because the final XI is not confirmed.

Maheesh Theekshana Vs Babar Azam

Theekshana has a powerplay and middle-overs role. Babar is a key Pakistan top-order batter. This is a spin control script rather than a claimed direct ball-by-ball record. Pick Theekshana in a spin-led team. Pick Babar in a Pakistan batting build.

Top Players To Look Out For

Arafat Minhas

Minhas scored 59 and took six wickets on 20 October. That is the strongest two-skill sample in Pakistan’s recent form. His final role still depends on selection.

Pavan Rathnayake

Rathnayake made 130 in Sri Lanka’s huge chase. He also scored 79 in the opening game. His recent batting path is clear, but Pakistan’s quicks bring a hard test.

Shadab Khan

Shadab made 113 not out at this ground on 25 October. He also bowls leg-spin. His fantasy value is high when he gets a full role.

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shaheen took 3/55 in the first meeting. He can take wickets with the new ball. His overs and final role must be checked after the toss.

Match Winner Prediction

Pakistan have the stronger current record. They have won all three finished games in this tri-series. They also won the latest Lahore ODI.

Qualified lean: Pakistan. Sri Lanka’s 430 chase keeps this close. The lean is based on current results and ground context. It is not a certainty.

FAQs

What Is The PAK Vs SL 5th ODI Date And Time?

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. It starts at 1:30 PM IST, 8:00 AM GMT and 1:00 PM in Lahore.

Is The Playing XI Confirmed?

No. The final XI and toss were not confirmed at the 26 October cutoff. Check the official team sheet before making a fantasy team.

Who Is A Strong Captain Pick?

Arafat Minhas is a strong pre-toss option. He made 59 and took 6/40 in the 20 October ODI. Pavan Rathnayake is another option after scores of 79 and 130.

What Does The Lahore ODI Record Show?

Gaddafi Stadium has 91 completed men’s ODIs in the inspected venue record. Teams batting first have won 46. The historical average is 251 in the first innings and 217 in the second.