
PAK vs SL 1st Test Preview, Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Injury Update for Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026
The first Test of the Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium starting on 9th November. Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, aims to leverage their home advantage, while Sri Lanka will look to their captain Kusal Mendis and all-rounders like Dhananjaya de Silva to compete strongly. Key players highlighted for fantasy cricket include Salman Ali Agha and Kusal Mendis as captain options, with bowlers like Prabath Jayasuriya also recommended. The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly initially with spin becoming influential later, and the weather forecast predicts clear skies with a temperature of 22°C. Pakistan holds a slight edge based on recent form and home conditions but the match is anticipated to be competitive.