Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Today: Series on the Line in Rawalpindi, Toss at 5:30 PM

Pakistan stand one win away from wrapping up a home series victory as they take on Sri Lanka in the second T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening. The toss is scheduled for 5:30 PM PKT, with the first ball at 6:00 PM PKT.

Pakistan lead the three match series 1-0 after a four wicket win in the opener. A victory tonight seals the series with a match to spare and would mark an emphatic start to the new era under captain Sahibzada Farhan.

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The first T20I gave the home crowd plenty to celebrate. Sri Lanka posted 182 for 8, built around Lahiru Udara's superb 91 off 55 balls. Pakistan chased it down with seven balls to spare, reaching 187 for 6 in 18.5 overs. Farhan led from the front on his captaincy debut with 89 off 53 balls, including ten fours and four sixes, and Maaz Sadaqat gave fine support with 50 off 29. With the ball, Naseem Shah was the pick with 3 for 36, while debutant Muhammad Imran impressed with 2 for 21.

Sri Lanka, led on this tour by captain Kusal Mendis, must win to keep the series alive. Udara's form is a major positive, but the visitors need more from the rest of the top order and a better effort with the ball at the death after letting a strong position slip in the opener.

One factor to watch is the weather. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast covers October 10 to 15 and both remaining fixtures at Rawalpindi, so interruptions are possible. This is a watch item rather than a call: there is no suggestion of abandonment, and a result is the expectation if the rain stays away.

Fans can watch the match live on PTV Sports in Pakistan. Tickets for the Rawalpindi games start from Rs 300 on the PCB ticket website. The third and final T20I will be played at the same venue on Tuesday, October 13.

Sources: pakera.pk citing the PCB official scorecard; tixel.com citing pcb.com.pk; dailymetrotime.com citing the Pakistan Meteorological Department; PCB match release of October 8, 2026.