The PAK vs SL 5th Match pitch report points to a good batting surface, with a small edge to the side batting first on record. A first-innings score of around 250 is par based on the venue average of 251. Weather is not a worry, with a sunny day and no rain forecast. The match is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time (1:30 PM IST) in Lahore, with the toss at 1:00 PM IST.
Pakistan have won all three of their matches in the tri-series, which has taken them into the final. Sri Lanka beat England by two wickets in the 3rd Match, chasing 430. Shaheen Afridi leads Pakistan, and Kusal Mendis captains Sri Lanka. This is the fifth match of the tri-series.
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report for PAK vs SL 5th Match
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for batting, with a slight edge to the side batting first, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 250 (venue average: 251) |
| Best for batting | The first innings, as the average second-innings score is lower |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay, though no pace or swing data was available |
| Spinners | To be confirmed, though they can help as the match goes on |
| Boundaries | To be confirmed |
| Dew | To be confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Batting first has won 46 ODIs here and bowling first 43 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game. Pakistan have Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, while Sri Lanka have Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka and Eshan Malinga |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spinners can help control the scoring. Pakistan have Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan and Arafat Minhas, and Sri Lanka have Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise, and the highest total here is 375/3 in 50 overs by Pakistan against Zimbabwe |
| Second innings | The average is 217, and the highest chase is 356/5 in 47.3 overs by Australia against England |
How the Pitch Plays at Gaddafi Stadium
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 91 ODIs, with 46 won batting first and 43 won bowling first. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 251 in the first innings to 217 in the second.
The highest total here is 375/3 by Pakistan against Zimbabwe, and the highest chase is 356/5 by Australia against England, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is 75/10 in 22.5 overs by Pakistan against Sri Lanka, and the lowest score defended is 170/8 in 40 overs by West Indies against Pakistan.
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Lahore Weather Forecast for PAK vs SL 5th Match
The forecast for Tuesday points to a sunny and dry day.
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Sunny |
| Temperature | 31°C high, 16°C low, with 27°C at 12 PM, 31°C at 3 PM and 22°C at 9 PM |
| Rain chance | 0% |
| Humidity | 46% |
| Wind | 8 km/h |
There is no rain in the forecast, so a full 50-over match is expected. It will be about 27°C around the start and 31°C in the afternoon, then fall to around 22°C by 9 PM, so the evening should feel cooler. Humidity of 46% and a light wind of 8 km/h should not affect play much, though the effect of dew late in the match is not confirmed.
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Gaddafi Stadium ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 91 |
| Won batting first | 46 |
| Won bowling first | 43 |
| Average first-innings score | 251 |
| Average second-innings score | 217 |
| Highest total | 375/3 (50 overs) by Pakistan vs Zimbabwe |
| Lowest total | 75/10 (22.5 overs) by Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Highest score chased | 356/5 (47.3 overs) by Australia vs England |
| Lowest score defended | 170/8 (40 overs) by West Indies vs Pakistan |
| Pakistan’s record at the venue | To be confirmed |
| Sri Lanka’s record at the venue | To be confirmed |
The ground has a capacity of 27,000 and hosts Lahore. It also hosts hockey.
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PAK vs SL ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | Pakistan Won | Sri Lanka Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 97 | 59 | 1 | 4 |
Last five ODIs between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2026 | 1st Match, Rawalpindi | Pakistan won by 37 runs |
| November 2025 | 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi | Pakistan won |
| November 2025 | 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi | Pakistan won |
| November 11, 2025 | 1st ODI, Rawalpindi | Pakistan won by 6 runs |
| October 10, 2023 | World Cup, Hyderabad | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
What Should the Captains Do at Gaddafi Stadium?
Batting first is a slight lean if the toss is won, but the record is close. Batting first has won 46 of 91 ODIs here against 43 for bowling first, and the first-innings average of 251 is well above the second-innings average of 217. Even so, a 356-run chase here shows that a big total is not safe, and Sri Lanka chased 430 in the 3rd Match, so no target is out of reach. The weather is clear, so there is no rain-revised target to plan around. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners in Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana. Keep the death bowling tight, because scores can rise quickly in the last 10 overs on this ground.
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