The first ode in between Pakistan and Sri Lanka It will mark the start of an exciting 50 overs series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams are eager to start with a strong performance and gain early momentum.
Pakistan enter the series with a strong Afri and Faheem Ashraf led by captain Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf Babar AzamFanhat Zaman and Saim Ayub. Their experience and form at home gives them a decisive edge. Having match-winners like Abrar Ahmed and Muhammad Nawaz in the Spin Department offers control and wicket-taking ability during the middle overs.
Sri Lanka, coming off impressive performances recently, have experienced batsmen like Pathum Nislanka and Kusal Mendis to provide pace and spin. The bowling squad including Wanindu Hasaranga and Eshan Malingacombines experience and youth and aims to exploit any weakness in the Pakistan Batting Sylint.
PAK VS SL: Head-to-head record in ODIS
Matches played: 157 | Pakistan won: 93 | Sri Lanka: 59 | No result: 4| Busy: 1
PAK VS SL, 1st ODI: Match details
- Date and time: November 11; 2:30 PM ist / 2:00 PM Local / 9:00 GMT
- Location: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
RAWALPINDI CRICKET stadium pitch report
The Rawalpindi pitch, which usually has good bounce and carry, has competitive scores of around 240, but it also moves early for overs, especially in overcast conditions.
With the new ball likely to swing, the fast bowler will play a crucial role in the opening overlap. However, the dew is expected to affect the second innings, causing the ball to bowl like a bat skidder – avoiding contests.
First, Bowling could win nearly 80% of the first matches at this venue, with captains expected to make full use of the early seam movement before the dew, which can play a decisive role.
PAK VS SL, 1st Odi: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bowls first
- Sri Lanka’s total: 250-260
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka win the toss first and bowl
- Pakistan’s total score: 270-280
Match Result: The team finished second to win the competition.
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