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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 3 T20Is at Dambulla: Jan 7, 10, 12 at 7 PM local
- 2🏆 Pakistan leads H2H 16-11 in 27 T20Is
- 3💡 New players challenge for World Cup spots
- 4🔮 Direct prep for T20 World Cup from Feb 7
"The upcoming series serves as Sri Lanka's crucial assignment before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next month."
Sri Lanka have unveiled their squad for the high-stakes T20I series against Pakistan, kicking off January 7 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 looming large from February 7, this three-match showdown is the perfect dress rehearsal for Dasun Shanaka's men.
Shanaka Leads World Cup Warm-Up
The series, all hosted at the scenic Dambulla venue, promises intense action with evening starts at 7:00 PM local time. Dasun Shanaka captains a balanced side blending seasoned campaigners and fresh talent, injecting competition into the mix. Several new faces, absent from the preliminary World Cup squad, now vie for spots, sharpening Sri Lanka's final selections. Pakistan, holding a 16-11 edge in 27 T20I clashes, arrive hungry, especially with World Cup games slated in Sri Lanka.
This compact bilateral – January 7, 10, and 12 – eliminates travel hassles, letting both sides fine-tune strategies under similar conditions. For Indian fans, it's a tasty appetizer to the global showpiece, watching Asian rivals clash before the Men in Blue enter the fray.
Expect fireworks as Sri Lanka push for momentum heading into the World Cup.
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