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Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report For PAK vs SL 1st Test, 2026



Rawalpindi Stadium - (Source: AFP)Rawalpindi Stadium - (Source: AFP)

On Monday, November 9, Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for 1st of a two-match Test series. The two teams will lock horns at the Rawalpindi Stadium. The upcoming fixture is crucial for both teams because both teams are placed in the bottom half of the table.

Talking about Pakistan, they are last with just 2 wins in 9 matches, while Sri Lanka are 7th with a solitary win. WTC final qualification is out of sight for both teams, but they will fight to save themselves from embarrassment.

Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have named strong squads for the two-match Test series. In fact, the PCB made late revisions to their squad, bringing in fresh faces for the Rawalpindi Test. The fans are curious about how the surface will play, and this article will shed light on that.

Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report for PAK vs SL 1st Test, 2026

Criterion
Data
Matches played
17
Matches won by team batting 1st
3
Matches won by team batting 2nd
10
Draw/NR
4/0
Average 1st innings score
336
Average 2nd innings score
325
Average run rate
3.21

(Rawalpindi Stadium Stats in Test)

The stats clearly suggest that it will be flat track and a batting paradise. 336 is an average score batting first and 10 times the team chasing have won out of 17 Tests played here. Usually, a pitch opens up and spinners come into play on Day 4 and Day 5, making batting difficult.

However, the pitch will remain intact at the Rawalpindi Stadium and both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will look to field first. 

Rawalpindi Stadium Weather Report for PAK vs SL 1st Test, 2026

Days
Temp
Wind
Precipitation chances
1
19 degrees
N 17 km/h
1%
2
26 degrees
WNW 9 km/h
5%
3
26 degrees
WNW 9 km/h
5%
4
24 degrees
NNE 9 km/h
9%
5
22 degrees
NW 9 km/
25%

Unlike other days, Day 1 won't be a sunny morning in Rawalpindi. The temperature will range around 27°C, but the cloud cover will be 73%. Luckily, there is no chance, but the cloud cover might bring in a little swing for the bowlers.

Also, the wind will blow S 7 km/h at 15 km/h.However, both Pakistan and Sri Lanka players will be troubled by the high pollution levels. At present, the AQI stands 152 and it will only rise. 

Things will get better on Day 2 when temperature will rise to 26 degrees and no rain threatening the game. The temperature will be more or less the same till Day 4. Only Day 5 threatens slight rain as there is 25% probability of precipitation. 

Conclusion

It will be a batting paradise and teams will look to field first. Nonetheless, overcast conditions on Day 1 might produce some swing and the story could be otherwise. If not, then fans are in for a high-scoring game.