Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the three Matches series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi , Both teams will look to perfect Start of the series.
Pakistan begin the series with the momentum on their side, having recently secured a strong home against South Africa, under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi , Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are expected to provide steady start at the top, while Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha and Hussain Talat Play crucial role in middle order, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf add more balance and depth with his all round ability, meanwhile Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah will lead the pace bowling attack and get support from Haris Rauf, while Abrar Ahmed bring spin option.
On the other hand Sri Lanka lead by Charith Asalanka, arrive with mixed of experienced and young talent squad eager to make an impact, at the top Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will provide solid foundation, both posses the temperament to counter pace attack though they must convert starts into big scores, Kamil Mishara, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka and Janith Liyange will hold middle order together, kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga bring all round options, Maheesh Theekshana add variety of spin along with Hasaranga, while Dushmantha Chameera and Asitha Fernando will handle the pace duties.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Records in ODIs
Total matches played: 157
Pakistan won: 93
Sri Lanka won: 59
No Results: 4
Tied:1
Pitch Report
Rawalpindi surface as known for batting friendly, early the Innings could seamers get movement and swing, as the game progresses surface is more friendly for batters Dew is play big factor in game, 300-320 could be competitive total, teams winning the toss and prefer to field first.
Probable playing XIs
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyange, Kamindu Mendis,Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando
Players to Watch Out
Saim Ayub
Salman Ali Agha
Mohammad Rizwan
Pathum Nissanka
Kamindu Mendis
Wanindu Hasaranga
Prediction
If pakistan bowlers clicks then Pakistan win, Sri Lanka victory depends on how middle order performed.