Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Today Match Prediction & Live Updates

Cricket fans across India gear up for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I today. This series decider at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium carries massive stakes. Bettors love the live odds swings on cricket betting apps like Jeetwin.​

Match Overview

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I starts January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM IST. Series locked 1-1 after Pakistan’s dominant first win and Sri Lanka’s rain-affected second game victory. Dambulla pitch heavily favors home spinners.​

Sri Lanka defended 160/6 last time—Shanaka’s explosive 34* off 9 balls proved decisive. Pakistan managed 146 despite Salman Agha’s blistering 45 off 11. Key stat: Dambulla chasing teams win 68% of games due to dew factor.​

Bettors track sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i live score closely for momentum shifts. One big over changes match odds instantly.

Series Background

Pakistan crushed Sri Lanka for 128 in opener. Lankans bounced back with Shanaka fireworks in rain-shortened thriller. Third match crowns series champion.​

India Prime Time

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i match time india hits perfect 7 PM IST slot. Ideal for live cricket betting action.

Head-to-Head Stats

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i head to head reveals Pakistan’s slight edge. They lead 8-5 from 14 T20Is but Sri Lanka dominates home conditions.​

Date	Venue	SL Score	PAK Score	Winner	Margin
Jan 2026	Dambulla	160/6	146/8	Sri Lanka	14 runs ​
1st T20I	Colombo	128 AO	130/4	Pakistan	6 wkts ​
Asia Cup 2024	–	148/5	150/2	Pakistan	8 wkts
T20WC 2023	Perth	137/8	138/5	Pakistan	5 wkts

Pakistan chases successfully 75% vs SL. Sri Lanka spinners claim 60% wickets in recent clashes.

Match Predictions

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i prediction picks Sri Lanka by 8-12 runs. Home advantage plus Hasaranga-Pathirana spin attack overwhelms Pakistan middle order. Expected par score: 155-162.​

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i pitch report: Dambulla offers early seam then sharp spin turn. Average 1st innings: 158. Dew transforms second innings—teams batting second win 70% contests.​

Remember the last thriller? Pakistan needed 15 off final over chasing 161. Pathirana’s 146kph yorkers forced Agha to hole out. Hasaranga’s 4/35 triggered collapse—classic Dambulla drama.​

Sri Lanka Tactical Superiority

Hasaranga averages 16.2 at home vs Pakistan. Theekshana chokes middle overs (econ 6.4). Shanaka finishes innings single-handedly.

Pakistan Key Vulnerabilities

Middle order spin avg: 19 balls. Collapse rate 42% when 2 down before over 10. Farhan opener critical—if fails, batting unravels.

Betting Tips & Odds Overview

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i betting tips recommend Sri Lanka 1.80 moneyline on Jeetwin cricket betting app. Strong value exists in spinner wickets + boundaries markets.​

Current Market Odds:
Match Winner: SL 1.80 | PAK 2.00
Top Batter: Shanaka 5.50 | Agha 6.30
Top Bowler: Hasaranga 3.70 | Shadab 4.25
Over/Under 156.5: Over 1.86 | Under 1.89

Safe Bets (68%+ success):

• Sri Lanka -3.0 handicap @ 1.74
• Over 14.0 boundaries @ 1.66
• Hasaranga 1+ wicket @ 1.40
• Pathirana final over maiden possible @ 2.75

High-Value Plays:

• Pakistan under 145 batting second @ 3.25
• Shanaka 30+ runs @ 3.80
• Spinners 9+ wickets total @ 4.90

Odds change quickly during live cricket betting. Previous match saw Pakistan odds crash from 2.05 to 1.68 at 75/1, then explode to 2.85 after key collapse.​

Toss Play: Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i toss update—bowl first wins 73% Dambulla T20s.

Key Players to Watch

These match-winners drive sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i dream11 prediction value.

1. Wanindu Hasaranga (SL, All-rounder)
   4/35 last game. Dambulla specialist (15 wickets @ econ 6.9). Top bowler lock—dismantles Pakistan middle order.​
2. Salman Agha (PAK, Captain)
   Explosive 45 off 11 previously. Spin killer—one fifty transforms 140 into 170 chase. Match odds swing king.
3. Dasun Shanaka (SL, Finisher)
   34* off 9 (4 sixes) sealed last win. Death overs SR 215+. Turns competitive totals into defendable ones.
4. Matheesha Pathirana (SL, Death Specialist)
   Final over heroics last time. 145kph yorkers virtually unplayable. Pressure situation destroyer.
5. Shadab Khan (PAK, Leg-spin)
   2.8 wickets avg vs SL. Counter-attacks Hasaranga threat. Middle overs control vital.​

Star performances shift lineups dramatically. Hasaranga 3-fer drops Pakistan odds 0.35 points instantly.

Fantasy Points Projection

Player	Expected Points	Captaincy %
Hasaranga	80	70%
Shanaka	68	20%
Agha	64	8%

Team News, Injuries & Lineup Updates

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i team news confirms full strength squads. No injury concerns reported pre-toss.​

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.​

Impact Bench: Sri Lanka – Janith Liyanage (bat depth). Pakistan – Abbas Afridi (pace backup).

Tactical Substitutions

Sri Lanka likely introduces Dilshan Madushanka if batting first. Pakistan eyes Sufyan Muqeem for spin reinforcement.

Recent Form & Performance

Sri Lanka: WWLLW last 5. Dominant home record (7-2 Dambulla T20s). Spin extracts 8.1 wickets average. Powerplay SR 150+.​

Pakistan: WLWWL. Clinical bowling dismantled SL for 128 opener. Batting shows spin vulnerability post-powerplay.

Venue Stats: Sri Lanka 75% win rate defending 155+. Pakistan chases successfully 4/6 Dambulla attempts.

Performance Metrics Table

Team	Last 5	Spin Econ	Chase Success
SL	WWLLW	6.8	68% ​
PAK	WLWWL	8.6	72% ​

Sri Lanka converts 120/3 into 160+ 82% time. Pakistan collapses 40% chasing 150+ vs spin.

Upcoming Fixtures & Impact on Betting

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i today match determines series champion. Victory builds unshakeable World T20 confidence.​

Sri Lanka prepares Afghanistan ODIs. Pakistan hosts Bangladesh T20s. Series pride fuels aggressive batting—25% more sixes expected vs dead rubbers.

Smart Betting: Decider games average 19.2 sixes (vs 14.8 normal). Target boundaries + top batter props on cricket satta app.

FAQs

Who wins Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I today?

Sri Lanka favored at home. Predict 10-run victory.​

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I dream11 prediction?

C: Hasaranga | VC: Shanaka | Must-picks: Nissanka, Farhan, Pathirana, Shadab.

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I toss prediction?

Sri Lanka bowls first—73% Dambulla trend.

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