Pakistan are set host Sri Lanka in an all format beginning with an ODI series starting on November 11. The first match of the three-match ODI series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan recently ended up winning the ODI series against South Africa at home and will be looking to continue their winning as they host Sri Lanka for a 50-over series.
On the other hand, the Sri Lankan Cricket team will back in action for the first time after the 2025 Asia Cup. The last ODI series Sri Lanka played was against Zimbabwe in August where they ended up winning 2-0. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the first ODI match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
PAK vs SL Match Details
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Match |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI |
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Venue |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
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Date & Time |
Tuesday, November 11, 3:00 PM (IST) |
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Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
Fancode (app and website) |
PAK vs SL Pitch Report
The surface of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been decent for batting and we might see a high-scoring encounter at this ground. The dew could play a crucial role and the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first and chase a target.
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other 157 times in the ODI format so far. In these 157 matches, Pakistan have won 93 times while Sri Lanka have defeated them on 59 occasions with four matches ending in no result and one game ending in a tie.
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Matches played |
157 |
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Pakistan won |
93 |
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Sri Lanka won |
59 |
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No result |
4 |
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Tied |
1 |
PAK vs SL Weather Report
PAK vs SL Probable Playing XI
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Agha Salman, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pramod Madushan
PAK vs SL Full Squads
Pakistan: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz (Withdrawn), Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga
Who will score most runs in PAK vs SL 1st ODI?
Charith Asalanka: Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka can turn out to be a key player in the first ODI match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. He has looked in great touch in the ODI format in recent times and will be looking to play a match-winning knock in the first ODI.
Who will take most wickets in PAK vs SL 1st ODI?
Dushmantha Chameera: Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera could be a player to look out for in the first ODI match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Chameera has been a constant wicket-taker in the ODI format in recent times and will be looking to guide Sri Lanka to a big win in Rawalpindi.
Today’s Cricket Match Prediction
Toss Prediction: Pakistan to win the toss
Scenario 1: Pakistan opt to bowl first
1st innings prediction: Sri Lanka to post 295-305 runs
Match prediction: Sri Lanka to win
Scenario 2: Pakistan opt to bat first
1st innings prediction: Pakistan to post 265-275 runs
Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to win
