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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I Live Streaming, Scorecard & Match Prediction

January 15, 2026
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I

Cricket fans across India eagerly await Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I. This series decider at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium promises fireworks. Bettors eye live odds shifts on cricket betting apps as both teams fight for momentum.​

Match Overview

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I starts January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM IST (5:30 PM local). Series locked 1-1 after thrilling first two games. Sri Lanka host at Dambulla—pitch favors spin.

Sri Lanka won rain-hit 3rd T20I previously by 14 runs (160/6 vs 146). Pakistan chase collapsed despite Salman Agha’s 45 off 11. Key stat: Dambulla averages 155 first innings.

Bettors watch sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i live score for toss impact. Dew favors chasing teams 65% here.

Pakistan stole 1st T20I. Sri Lanka bounced back in rain-affected 2nd. 3rd T20I decides series winner before World Cup prep.

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i match time india: 7:00 PM IST. Perfect prime time for live cricket betting.

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i head to head shows Pakistan edge. 14 T20Is played—Pakistan won 8, Sri Lanka 5, 1 tie.

DateVenueSL ScorePAK ScoreWinnerMargin
Jan 2026Dambulla160/6146/8Sri Lanka14 runs 
Recent T20IColombo135/7139/3Pakistan6 wkts
Asia Cup 2024148/5150/2Pakistan8 wkts
2023 T20WC137/8138/5Pakistan5 wkts

Pakistan chases better (75% success). Sri Lanka dominates spin-friendly tracks.

Match Predictions

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i prediction slightly favors Sri Lanka at home. Spinners Hasaranga-Pathirana trump Pakistan middle order. Pitch turns—par score 150-160.

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i pitch report: Dambulla offers grip for spinners overs 8-16. Average 1st innings 152. Chasing wins 68% due to dew. Pacers get early swing.

Remember last game? Salman Agha blasted 45 off 11 but Hasaranga’s 4/35 triggered collapse. Pakistan needed 15 off final over—Pathirana held nerve.

Hasaranga 4-fer history here. Pathirana death yorkers lethal. Mendis-Shanaka rebuild expertise.

Middle order avg 18 vs spin. Chase collapses 40% when 2 down early. Agha dependent batting.

Betting Tips & Odds Overview

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i betting tips favor Sri Lanka 1.85 moneyline on Skyexch cricket betting app. Value in spin wickets market.

Current Odds:
Match Winner: SL 1.85 | PAK 1.95
Top Batter: Shanaka 5.80 | Agha 6.20
Top Bowler: Hasaranga 3.90 | Shadab 4.50
Over/Under 155.5: Over 1.88 | Under 1.87

Safe Bets:

  • Sri Lanka +3.5 handicap @ 1.75
  • Over 12.5 boundaries @ 1.70
  • Hasaranga 1+ wicket @ 1.42

Risky Bets:

  • Pakistan 160+ batting first @ 3.60
  • Agha 35+ runs @ 4.80
  • Total wickets 16+ @ 6.50

Odds change quickly during live cricket betting. Last match, Pakistan odds crashed from 2.0 to 1.65 at 80/1, spiked to 2.80 after collapse.

Toss tipSri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i toss update—bowl first wins 70% at Dambulla.

Key Players to Watch

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

  1. Wanindu Hasaranga (SL, Spin)
    Player of Series last time (4/35). Dambulla avg 3.2 wickets. Top bowler lock.
  2. Salman Agha (PAK, All-rounder)
    45 off 11 last game. Spin hitter—explosive cameos swing totals +30 runs.
  3. Dasun Shanaka (SL, Finisher)
    34 off 9 balls previously. Death overs SR 210. Match winner potential.
  4. Matheesha Pathirana (SL, Death)
    Sealed last win with final over. Yorkers @ 145kph—unplayable.
  5. Shadab Khan (PAK, Spin)
    2+ wickets avg vs SL. Middle overs control king.

One star fifty moves match odds 25%. Hasaranga 3-fer drops Pakistan odds 0.35 points.

Team News, Injuries & Lineup Updates

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i team news: No major injuries. Both teams full strength.

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

Pakistan probable playing XI / 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: SL – Dushmantha Chameera. PAK – Abbas Afridi (pace option).

Sri Lanka: WWLLW. Won last Dambulla game. Spin bowling 7.2 wickets avg. Batting PP SR 148.

Pakistan: LWLWW. Chased well except collapse. Agha fireworks but middle order fragile vs spin.

Venue form: Sri Lanka 6-2 at Dambulla T20Is. Pakistan 2-4 chasing here.

Upcoming Fixtures & Impact on Betting

Sri lanka vs pakistan 3rd t20i today match decides series. Winner gains World Cup momentum. Loser faces confidence questions.

Sri Lanka prep Afghanistan ODIs. Pakistan hosts Bangladesh T20Is. Series pride fuels 20% more sixes vs dead rubbers.

Betting angle: Decider games average 17.4 sixes vs 14.2 normal matches. Target boundaries market on cricket satta app.

FAQs

Who wins Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I?

Sri Lanka slight edge at home. Expect 10-run thriller.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I live streaming India?

Fancode app primary. Skyexch offers free links with cricket id.

Best app for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I betting?

Skyexch—top cricket betting app. Instant online cricket id + live odds.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd T20I dream11 prediction?

C: Hasaranga | VC: Agha | Team: Nissanka, Mendis, Shanaka, Saim, Shadab, Pathirana, Nawaz.

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