Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the Pakistan T20I squad for the Sri Lanka series 2026, signaling a strategic blend of experience and emerging talent ahead of a crucial overseas assignment. The squad will be led by Salman Agha, who takes charge as captain, reflecting the management’s confidence in his leadership and all-round abilities in the shortest format.
The selection emphasizes balance across departments, with a strong mix of explosive batters, versatile all-rounders, specialist bowlers, and multiple wicketkeeping options. The Sri Lanka tour is expected to test Pakistan’s adaptability, especially in spin-friendly conditions, and the chosen squad appears well-equipped to handle the challenge.
Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub headline the batting unit, offering aggressive starts at the top of the order. Fakhar’s experience in pressure situations, combined with Saim’s fearless approach, is likely to set the tempo for Pakistan’s innings. Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, and Abdul Samad add depth to the middle order, providing flexibility depending on match situations.
In the all-round department, Pakistan have relied on proven performers. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz bring valuable spin-bowling options along with batting depth, which is crucial in T20 cricket. Faheem Ashraf strengthens the pace all-rounder role, offering balance between bat and ball, especially in death overs.
The bowling attack looks formidable with a combination of pace and spin. Naseem Shah leads the fast-bowling unit, supported by Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Mohammad Salman Mirza, giving Pakistan the ability to strike early and control the middle overs. On spin-friendly Sri Lankan pitches, Abrar Ahmad and Usman Tariq are expected to play key roles with their variations and control.
Pakistan have also ensured strong wicketkeeping coverage. Khawaja Nafay, Sahibzada Farhan, and Usman Khan provide multiple options behind the stumps, allowing the team management tactical flexibility based on team combination and conditions.
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The inclusion of both seasoned internationals and promising youngsters highlights PCB’s long-term vision, aiming not only for series success but also squad stability ahead of upcoming global tournaments. This Sri Lanka series will serve as an important benchmark to assess combinations, leadership dynamics, and player form.
With a well-rounded squad and clear intent, Pakistan will be looking to deliver a strong performance and continue building momentum in T20 internationals. Cricket fans can expect competitive matches as the Men in Green take on Sri Lanka in what promises to be an exciting T20I series in 2026.
Pakistan T20I Squad vs Sri Lanka 2026
Salman Agha (capt), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmad, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series schedule
7 January – First T20I
9 January – Second T20I
11 January – Third T20I
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