SL vs PAK Match Preview

Sri Lanka will host Pakistan for a two-match Test series, the first of which will begin on July 16 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The game is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. IST. Sri Lanka experienced a rare setback at home, losing 2-1 to Pakistan in the One-Day International series. Sri Lanka lost the first two one-day internationals but won the third by seven wickets. The victory gives Sri Lanka a huge boost ahead of the Test series. Sri Lanka will be mindful of the threat posed by Pakistan, and the team will have to bring their A-game in order to defeat the visitors.

SL vs PAK Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – 1st Test

Venue: Galle Cricket Stadium – Colombo

Date & Time: 16th July 2023 at 10:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode App

SL vs PAK Venue Stats

SL vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch will be ideal for batting in the opening inning, and the pacers should have minimal help. Spinners, on the other hand, are always a threat in these conditions because the ball grips and rotates.

SL vs PAK Weather Report

On match day, there is a 60% chance of rain, and there is a high possibility that the game will be interrupted due to rain.

SL vs PAK Last Five Matches

SL vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SL vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Dilshan Madushka, Vishwa Fernando

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc & wk), Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi

Topmost Picks for SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Dimuth Karunaratne- Dimuth Karunaratne recent performance has not been great but it goes without saying that he is the most important player in Sri Lanka and the team needs him to raise his game if the hosts have to win the final game.
• Prabath Jayasuriya- Prabath Jayasuriya picked 2 wickets in the second ODI. He is a fine bowler and has the responsibility of restricting the run flow in the final overs, exactly what he did in the last game as Pakistan once looked set for a 350+ score.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam- Babar Azam proved his credentials as one of the top talents in cricket at the moment after he played a wonderful 145-run knock in the second ODI. Babar Azam, when on song, will help Pakistan post big runs.
• Shaheen Afridi- Shaheen Afridi is rated as one of the best bowlers in cricket at the moment and he once again proved his match-winning skills when he bowled a spell of 2-28 in the second ODI.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Kusal Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(C), Dhananjaya de Silva(VC), Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Prabath Jayasuriya, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan(C), Kusal Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne(VC), Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Prabath Jayasuriya, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Vice-captain – Dhananjaya de Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

SL vs PAK Probable Winners:

The two teams are evenly matched, so this should be a close game. Pakistan has a strong batting lineup, but there are no viable backup options for Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, particularly in the spin department. We doubt they will take 20 wickets in the match. Their batters can perform admirably and score big runs, but it will not be enough to win the game. We believe Sri Lanka has a good chance of winning if the pitch helps spinners; otherwise, the game could be a draw. Back Sri Lanka to win or draw the match. Sri Lanka Draw No Bet could be a good bet. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.