Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Prediction, Who will win the first Test?

Pakistan have done well at home in recent times. They won the ODI tri-series and also the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Now they have two test matches in front of them, where they will face Sri Lanka. The first test will be live from Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium between November 9 and 13 (Monday-Friday), starting at 10 AM IST. Babar Azam will have a new-look test side to lead in his first home assignment since regaining the test captaincy. They are coming off a horrible 0-3 series defeat in England. They are likely to give 3-4 debut caps in the first test. Can Pakistan put up a team's effort and win the first test? Sri Lanka have a good chance to take advantage. They will miss Pathum Nissanka, which will be a big blow. But they have several senior players available, and they can take advantage of these conditions. PAK vs SL: Match Info. · Series: Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026 · Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test · Venue: November 9-13, 2026 (Monday-Friday) · Time: 10:00 AM IST · Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday) PAK vs SL: Head-to-Head: PAK (23) – SL (17) The upcoming game will be the 60th test meeting between these two subcontinent sides. Pakistan are slightly ahead in this contest with 23 wins as compared to 17 wins for Sri Lanka, whereas 19 games have been drawn. PAK vs SL: Pitch Report Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to offer a slow and low wicket, which will assist the spin and slow bowlers. Early on, there will be some juice in the wicket, offering help for the fast bowlers. With rain predicted on the final two days, seamers will have a key role. PAK vs SL: Live Streaming Details · TV: Not Televised in India · Digital: Veto Streaming Platform PAK vs SL: Weather Report The weather forecast for the upcoming days in Rawalpindi shows light rain on days fourth and fifth. The first three days will have good weather. Meanwhile, the temperature is likely to be around 26°C, with a moderate wind speed of 6-8 km/h and humidity ranging from 60 to 80 percent. PAK vs SL: Last Five Results Sri Lanka: W, L, D, L, D Pakistan: L, W, L, L, L Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Predicted XIs: Sri Lanka: Udara (wk), Sooriyabandara, Chandimal, Kamindu, D de Silva, Mendis (c), Dinusha, Jayasuriya, Nuwantha, Fernando, Madushanka Pakistan: Azan, Sameer, Tayyab, Babar (c), Saud, Agha, Saad (wk), Arafat, Razaullah, Md. Abbas, Saqib PAK vs SL: Players to Watch out for Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva has been a good time in recent series. He has contributed with bat and ball, which makes him a key asset for Sri Lanka in Tests. Pakistan: Salman Agha has a point to prove after getting dropped from the third test against England and also from T20I captaincy and team. He did well at the domestic level and is carrying a good form. Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan have a totally new side except for a few senior players. But they will have to find contributions from the youngsters. They have only one win in the last seven tests, which will be another pressure on them. Pakistan are eagerly waiting to win a test series. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have struggled in this format, but their current team is more experienced than that of Pakistan. Their batting will be key as most of their batters have done well in such conditions. Their bowling unit needs to perform well. If we compare the two sides, Sri Lanka look slightly ahead in the race. Disclaimer: This content is intended only for sports analysis and audience discussion. It does not constitute betting, gambling, or fantasy advice!