PAK vs. SL is one of the big Asian rivalry will take place on match day 8 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Former world champions Pakistan won their opening match in their bid for the ICC World Cup 2023.
They outscored the Netherlands 81 runs to win. In their opening game, Sri Lanka—another past world champion—came up against a formidable opponent.
In 50 overs, South Africa racked up a record-breaking 428 runs. Although the Lankan batters played excellently to score 326 runs, it was obviously not enough.
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Match Details
Match | Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka |
Stadium | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
Date & Time | Tuesday, October 10, 02:00 P.M. (IST) |
Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
Key Players of PAK vs. SL Match
Pakistan
- Babar Azam (captain): Babar is one of the best batsmen in the world, and he is also a very good captain. He will be looking to lead Pakistan to victory in this match.
- Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper): Rizwan is one of the most consistent batsmen in the world, and he is also a very good wicket-keeper. He will be looking to score a big hundred in this match and also keep wickets well.
- Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen is one of the best fast bowlers in the world. He is very quick and has a lot of swing. He will be looking to take a lot of wickets in this match.
- Haris Rauf: Rauf is another very good fast bowler for Pakistan. He is very quick and has a lot of bounce. He will be looking to take a lot of wickets in this match.
- Shadab Khan: Shadab is a very good all-rounder for Pakistan. He is a very good batsman and bowler. He will be looking to take a lot of wickets and score a few runs in this match.
Sri Lanka
- Dasun Shanaka (captain): Shanaka is a very good all-rounder for Sri Lanka. He is a very good batsman and bowler. He will be looking to take a lot of wickets and score a few runs in this match.
- Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper): Mendis is a very talented batsman. He is in excellent form at the moment, and he will be a key player for Sri Lanka in this match.
- Pathum Nissanka: Nissanka is another very talented batsman. He is in excellent form at the moment, and he will be a key player for Sri Lanka in this match.
- Dhananjaya de Silva: De Silva is a very experienced batsman. He is in excellent form at the moment, and he will be a key player for Sri Lanka in this match.
- Maheesh Theekshana: Theekshana is a very good mystery spinner. He will be looking to take a lot of wickets in this match.
PAK vs. SL Head to Head Records
Matches | 156 |
Pakistan Won | 92 |
Sri Lanka Won | 59 |
Tied | 1 |
No Results | 4 |
Pakistan has a huge advantage in ICC World Cups. Sri Lanka hasn’t won a game in their last eight. Seven of the matches were won by Pakistan, while one was a draw.
Weather & Pitch Report
The forecast for Hyderabad calls for overcast conditions. Today, Hyderabad has a 2% chance of rain and no thunderstorms, according to AccuWeather. The pitch condition is perfectly batting friendly. On Monday, New Zealand already scored 322 against Netherlands.
Pakistan Probable First XI
1. Abdullah Shafique 2. Imam-ul-Haq 3. Babar Azam (C) 4. Mohammad Rizwan (WK) 5. Saud Shakeel 6. Iftikhar Ahmed 7. Shadab Khan 8. Mohammad Nawaz 9. Hasan Ali 10. Shaheen Shah Afridi 11. Haris Rauf
Sri Lanka Probable First XI
1.Pathum Nissanka 2. Kusal Perera 3. Kusal Mendis (WK) 4. Sadeera Samarawickrama 5. Charith Asalanka 6. Dhananjaya de Silva 7. Dasun Shanaka (capt) 8. Dunith Wellalage, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Matheesha Pathirana, 11. Dilshan Madushanka
PAK vs. SL Dream 11 Prediction
TEAM 1
- Captain: Babar Azam/Charith Asalanka
- Vice-captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi/Saud Shakeel
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka
Wicket keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Saud Shakeel
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Maheesh Theekshana
Team 2
Captain: Dasun Shanaka (SL)/ Kusal Mendis (SL)
Vice-Captain: Shadab Khan (PAK)/ Haris Rauf (PAK)
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis (SL)
Batsmen: Dasun Shanaka (SL), Babar Azam (PAK), Charith Asalanka (SL)
All-rounders: Shadab Khan (PAK), Dunith Wellalage (SL), Iftikhar Ahmed (PAK)
Bowlers: Hasan Ali (PAK), Haris Rauf (PAK), Maheesh Theekshana (SL)
Team 3
Captain: Babar Azam (PAK)/ Kusal Mendis(SL)
Vice-Captain: Iftikhar Ahmed (PAK)/ Dhananjaya de Silva (SL)
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis (SL) , Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
Batsmen: Babar Azam (PAK), Pathum Nissanka (SL), Charith Asalanka (SL),
All-rounders: Shadab Khan (PAK), Iftikhar Ahmed (PAK), Dhananjaya de Silva (SL),
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK), Haris Rauf (PAK), Matheesha Pathirana
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