In between the much awaited Odi series Pakistan and Sri Lanka Now set up perfectly for the second match, he held a slim 1-0 lead after opening a narrow six-run victory in the thrilling series opener.
The first match was a classy affair that saw Pakistan’s middle order led by an exceptional century Salman Ali Agha (105*), save the innings from 95/4 to post a challenging total of 299/5. Sri Lanka batted bravely in an all-out, all-out chase Wanindu Hasaranga A devastating 59 plays a working knock but ultimately ensures that the pressure will be firmly on the visitors to level the series in this crucial second encounter at the same venue.
PAK VS SL, 2nd ODI: Match details
| Detail | Information |
| Date and Time | November 13 (Thursday); 3:00 PM ist / 09:30 AM GMT / 2:30 PM Local |
| Location | RAWALPINDI CRICKET STADIUM, RAWALPINDI |
| Head-to-head record (ODIS) | Pakistan has a record of 93 out of 157 matches played with 4 results and 1 tie against Sri Lanka’s 59 wins. |
RAWALPINDI CRICKET stadium pitch report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to remain a batting-friendly surface after supporting just 299 in the first Odi. The average first innings score at this venue in Odis is around 244, but in recent games it can easily be buried at 300 or more.
The surface tends to offer some early action for Pakistan’s fast bowlers Haris Rauf when it opens, it is operated with a four-wicket track. But the pitch bounces quickly, plays the strike. Spinisters are expected to make a bigger impact as the game progresses as they develop wrist spin and Abrar Ahmed is important. Given the outcome and nature of the surface in the first match, the batting team would probably prefer to put themselves forward first to chase down a target under lights.
Team dynamics and key players
Pakistan: The home side will be confident after being run out by a middle-order partnership after winning their first Odi Salman Ali Agha and Hussain Talat. Top order, incl Babar Azam and Fakhmer Zamanunable to capitalize in the series opener, they will be eager to convert their starts into big scores. The bowling attack remains strong led by the pace captain Shaheen Afridi Rauf’s influence will be the key to making early spiders and preventing runoff in death streams.
Sri Lanka: The visitors will feel that they will slip after a start after the first match openers, Pathum Nislanka and Kamil Mishara. Attention for the captain Charith Asalanka will be about providing an average order including itself and Where is Mandy?Performs better under pressure to support Hasaranga’s efforts. Despite Hasaranga’s three wickets, he needs to be more disciplined to limit a more manageable total, especially against Pakistan’s lower-order hitters.
PAK VS SL, 2nd ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan win the toss and bat first
- Pakistan PowerPlay Score: 50-60 (10 overs)
- Pakistan Total Score: 280-300
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka win the toss and bat first
- Sri Lanka PowerPlay Score: 55-65 (10 overs)
- Sri Lanka Total Score: 265-285
Match Result: Pakistan will win the contest
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