Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I 2026: Live Score, Match Preview & Highlights

Cricket fans fire up for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I today. This series decider at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium packs playoff drama. Bettors chase live odds on cricket betting apps as both teams fight for World Cup momentum.​

Match Overview

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I kicks off January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM IST at Dambulla. Series stands 1-1 after Pakistan’s clinical first win and Sri Lanka’s rain-hit second game triumph. Home spinners tilt balance toward Lankans.​

Sri Lanka posted 160/6 (12 overs) last time—Shanaka’s 34* off 9 balls key. Pakistan fell 14 runs short despite Agha’s 45 off 11. Dambulla pitch favors spin bowling 65% wickets post-over 8.​

Bettors track sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i live score for toss impact. Dew makes chasing gold here—68% success rate.​​

Head-to-Head Stats

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i head to head shows tight rivalry. Pakistan leads 8-5 from 14 T20Is. Sri Lanka wins 75% home games vs Pakistan.​

Pakistan chases 80% successfully vs SL. Sri Lanka spinners take 12/20 wickets in last 5 meetings.

Match Predictions

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i prediction leans Sri Lanka by 10 runs. Home spinners Hasaranga-Theekshana outmatch Pakistan middle order. Dambulla par score: 155-165.​

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i pitch report: Grippy surface helps spinners overs 7-16. Early seam movement then turn. Dew factor huge—chasing teams win 70%. Average 1st innings: 158.​

Flashback to last thriller: Pakistan needed 15 off final over. Pathirana’s 145kph yorkers sealed Sri Lanka’s win. Agha holed out to deep midwicket—classic momentum swing.​

Pakistan Batting Flaws

Middle order vs spin: 18 avg. Collapse 45% when 2 down before 8th over. Farhan opener key—if fails, chain reaction.

Betting Tips & Odds Overview

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i betting tips start with Sri Lanka 1.82 moneyline on Winbuzz cricket betting app. Excellent value in spin wickets + over markets.​

Live Odds Snapshot:
Match Winner: SL 1.82 | PAK 2.02
Top Batter: Shanaka 5.60 | Agha 6.40
Top Bowler: Hasaranga 3.75 | Shadab 4.30
O/U 157.5: Over 1.87 | Under 1.88

Safe Plays (65%+ hit):

• Sri Lanka -2.5 handicap @ 1.76
• Over 13.5 boundaries @ 1.68
• Hasaranga 2+ wkts @ 2.85
• Pathirana 1+ wicket @ 1.48

Value Bets:

• Pakistan collapse under 150 @ 3.40
• Shanaka 25+ runs @ 3.90
• Total spinners 8+ wkts @ 5.20

Odds change quickly during live cricket betting. Last match, Pakistan plunged from 2.10 to 1.70 at 80/2, skyrocketed to 2.90 after Agha’s wicket.​

Toss Strategy: Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i toss update—bowl first wins 72% Dambulla games.

Key Players to Watch

These stars dictate sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i dream11 prediction outcomes.

1. Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
   4/35 last game. Dambulla career: 14 wkts @ 6.8 econ. Top bowler lock—middle order destroyer.​
2. Salman Agha (PAK, Captain)
   45 off 11 balls previously. Spin basher. One fifty swings match odds 0.30 points instantly.
3. Dasun Shanaka (SL)
   34* off 9 (4 sixes). Death SR 220+. Finisher who turns 140 into 160 single-handedly.
4. Matheesha Pathirana (SL)
   Sealed last thriller. 145kph yorkers unplayable. Death over king (econ 7.2).
5. Sahibzada Farhan (PAK)
   51 off 36 opener. Powerplay aggressor—sets platform or triggers collapse.​

Star performances shift totals 25+ runs. Hasaranga 3-fer drops Pakistan odds dramatically

Team News, Injuries & Lineup Updates

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i team news: Clean bill for both sides. Full strength expected barring weather subs.​

Sri Lanka playing 11 / sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i playing 11:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera.​

Pakistan playing 11 / sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i probable playing xi:
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.​

Bench Options: SL – Janith Liyanage (bat). PAK – Abrar Ahmed (mystery spin).

Recent Form & Performance

Sri Lanka: WLWWL. Bounced back strong after 128 debacle. Spin bowling extracts 7.8 wkts avg. PP SR climbs to 152.​

Pakistan: LWWWL. Clinical bowling first game (SL 128). Batting holds vs spin—middle order key question mark.

Dambulla Stats: Sri Lanka 7-3 last 10. Pakistan chases 4/5 successfully here.

FAQs

Who wins Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I?

Sri Lanka narrow favorites at home. 10-run prediction.​

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