Pakistan to take on Sri Lanka in the second T20I [Source: AFP]Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the first T20I match to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The visitors posted a commanding 182/8 in their allotted 20 overs, but the newly appointed Pakistan captain, Sahibzada Farhan, scored a match-winning fifty to steer his side past the winning line.The caravan now shifts towards the second T20I match on Sunday, and ahead of the riveting battle, we take a look at Pakistan’s predicted playing XI and the possible changes the team can make.Openers and top order: Sahibzada Farhan(c), Fakhar Zaman, Maaz SadaqatPakistan certainly has a destructive top three, with Sahibzada Farhan leading the batting charge. He broke several records in the first T20I and will look to continue to do the same in the second game as well. He was amply supported by Maaz Sadaqat, who scored a quickfire fifty with the bat.Fakhar Zaman was certainly disappointed in the first T20I, but the southpaw will aim to roar back amongst the run-getters in the second T20I.Middle order and all-rounders: Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Khawaja Nafay(w)Pakistan certainly has a power-packed middle order, led by Hasan Nawaz, who scored runs in the Asian Games finals for his team against India. He is the danger man for Sri Lanka, as the right-handed batter can take the game away swiftly from them.Just like Fakhar, Saim Ayub, too, struggled in the last match. Pakistan management has backed him, and the Men in Green will continue to do so in the second T20I against Sri Lanka.Shadab Khan couldn’t contribute much in the first T20I, as the all-rounder was dismissed for a duck. He leaked runs with the ball, and the player will hope for an improved performance in the second game.ALSO READHighest Successful Run Chases For Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka In T20IsAnother player Pakistan has. trusted is the wicketkeeper-batter, Khawaja Nafay. He’ll play the finisher role alongside Shadab, as the team has high expectations for the talented batter.Bowlers: Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Razaullah, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed4 overs, 21 runs, and 2 wickets, Mohammad Imran Randhawa was certainly impressive in the first T20I match against Sri Lanka. Just like the previous game, he’ll once again be a threat to the Lankan batters in the second T20I.Razaullah, the Pakistan debutant, bowled with pace, but only picked up a solitary wicket. However, at times, he was unplayable, and Sri Lanka will have to do their homework against him.Naseem Shah was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan with three wickets in the first T20I match. His spell with the new ball will be crucial, and the visitors will need to survive that early burst from him.The bowling attack will be completed by Abrar Ahmed, the wily spinner. Sri Lanka played him well in the last game, and the spinner will be heading into the next game with a point to prove.Pakistan's predicted playing XI vs Sri Lanka- 2nd T20I, 2026Sahibzada Farhan(c), Fakhar Zaman, Maaz Sadaqat, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Khawaja Nafay(w), Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Razaullah, Naseem Shah, Abrar AhmedALSO READSunil Gavaskar Questions India's Bowling As West Indies Chase Record Total In Ranchi T20I
