PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction – 6th T20I, Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 | 27 Nov 2025
The 6th match of the ongoing 2025 Pakistan T20I Tri-Nation Series brings a blockbuster clash between hosts Pakistan national cricket team (PAK) and Sri Lanka national cricket team (SL) on 27 November 2025 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. With playoff/final hopes on the line, both teams will look to go all-out. Pakistan come in buoyed by a recent win over Sri Lanka, while Sri Lanka — after a morale-boosting win over Zimbabwe — will want redemption and momentum. For Dream11 users, this match carries high stakes and massive fantasy value.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – 6th T20I, Tri-Series 2025 |
| Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Format | Twenty20 International (T20I) |
| Tournament | 2025 Pakistan T20I Tri-Series |
Pitch Report
- Recent matches at Rawalpindi have seen a balanced surface — good enough for batters but offering some help to bowlers, especially early on.
- Average first-innings total in the series here has been around 137 runs.
- Seamers and swing/spin might have an edge early; batting becomes easier as the pitch settles.
- Toss could matter — bowling first may be slightly advantageous.
Fantasy Insight: Prefer a balanced lineup — top-order batters, a couple of wicket-taking bowlers (seam/spin), and one or two all-rounders for stability.
Pakistan (PAK) – Team Preview
Pakistan have been in solid form in this tri-series. Their batting depth and bowling variety make them a formidable unit, especially at home. After recent victories, confidence is high.
Strengths:
- Explosive openers and experienced middle order.
- Bowling attack with both pace and spin offering wicket-taking potential.
- Home advantage and familiarity with pitch/conditions.
Concerns:
- Occasional middle-over collapse under pressure.
- Dependence on strong top-order performance.
Sri Lanka (SL) – Team Preview
Sri Lanka’s campaign has been turbulent so far, but a convincing win over Zimbabwe has given them hope and momentum. Their batting — led by in-form batters — combined with wily spin bowling, gives them a fighting chance.
Strengths:
- Top-order batters in form — can set or chase competitive totals.
- Quality spin and bowling options suitable for subcontinental conditions.
- Ability to bounce back under pressure.
Concerns:
- Pressure in away conditions — need discipline with both bat and ball.
- Bowling attack might be less potent compared to Pakistani pace-spin variety.
Head-to-Head & Recent Form
- Historically, in T20Is between PAK and SL, Pakistan lead with 14 wins out of 24 matches, while Sri Lanka have won 10.
- In recent encounters, Sri Lanka have won most matches (last 5 games head-to-head: SL 4 wins, PAK 1) — showing Lankans have had upper hand lately.
- In this tri-series: Pakistan have won their recent match against SL convincingly.
- Sri Lanka come on the back of a strong win over Zimbabwe.
So form and history both suggest this match could go either way — toss and execution will be crucial.
Top Fantasy Picks
Batsmen
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) — in electric form, top power-hitter and high strike rate.
- Kusal Mendis (SL) — reliable top-order batsman, bounce back candidate.
- Pathum Nissanka (SL) — in good touch and capable of big innings.
All-Rounders
- Mohammad Nawaz (PAK) — spin + handy lower-order hitting, valuable in balanced points.
- SL spinner / batting all-rounder — potential overs + possible runs down order.
Bowlers
- Pace / swing bowler from PAK — early wickets possible on helpful pitch.
- Spin bowler from SL — could exploit second-innings softness or pressure situations.
- Death over bowler (either side) — pressure overs yield wickets or dot balls, good for fantasy returns.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Best Captain choices:
- Sahibzada Farhan — high ceiling, in-form batter with aggressive game.
- Mohammad Nawaz — all-round returns through bat + bowling + possible overs.
Good Vice-Captain options:
- Pathum Nissanka — top-order stability + big-hit potential.
- Reliable bowler (pace from PAK or spin from SL) — wicket potential + value overs.
For Grand League: consider mixing differentials — an under-picked all-rounder or aggressive lower-order batsman from SL might give upside.
Dream11 Team Strategy
Small League (SL)
- Build around 2 batters (Farhan + Nissanka/Mendis), 1 all-rounder (Nawaz), 2 bowlers (pace + spin), and 1 finisher/batter + support bowler.
- Balanced mix of Pakistan + Sri Lanka — reduces risk, increases safety.
- Captain as batter/all-rounder; VC as bowler or second batter.
Grand League (GL)
- Lean slightly towards batting + bowling mix.
- Include a differential pick (less popular bowler or lower-order hitter).
- More risk, more reward — but maintain some safe picks for baseline points.
Match Prediction
Given current form, home conditions, and team balance:
- Favourite: Pakistan — slight edge due to home advantage, strong batting core, and versatile bowling attack.
- However, Sri Lanka have enough firepower (top batters + spin bowling) to upset if they manage early breakthroughs or bat well.
- Expected total: 150–165 runs.
- Likely outcome: Pakistan to win, but it could be a close contest if SL performs collectively.
Predicted Winner: Pakistan (PAK) — but expect a competitive match with pressure-moments for both sides.
Conclusion
PAK vs SL on 27 Nov 2025 promises a high-intensity T20I battle under the Tri-Series format. With a balanced pitch at Rawalpindi and tournament stakes high, both teams will be under pressure. Pakistan’s home advantage and recent form give them a slight upper-hand, but Sri Lanka remain dangerous with quality batters and spin bowling. For Dream11 cricket players — focus on a mix of form batters, all-rounders and strike bowlers. Smart picks and balanced composition can pay off well in this high-stakes match.