Ashish Ranjan
Pakistan (PAK) will face Sri Lanka (SL) in the 8th match of the World Cup 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Both teams will be competing for the second time in this tournament.Pakistan faced Netherlands in their last match and won by 81 runs while on the other side Sri Lanka lost against New Zealand by 102 runs in high scoring game.
PAK vs SL World Cup 2023: Pitch Report
This game is likely to feature a pitch that offers outstanding support to the batsmen, potentially resulting in a high-scoring confrontation. In the previous five games played at this location, the average first-innings tally was 296 runs. The team that prevails in the draw may elect to bat.
| Last ODI Match | 09/10/2023 |
| Matches Played | 9 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 4 (44.44%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 3 (33.33%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 2 (22.22%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 (55.56%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 4 (44.44%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 6 (66.67%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 3 (33.33%) |
PAK vs SL World Cup 2023: Head To Head Records
| Teams | Matches Won |
| PAK | 92 |
| SL | 59 |
PAK vs SL World Cup 2023: Playing XI
Likely XI:Fakhar Zaman/Abdullah Shafique, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Likely XI: Kusal Perera, Patthum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage/Dilshan Madhushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
PAK vs SL World Cup 2023: Fantasy Picks
Babar Azam: With two half-centuries in his last five appearances, he is one of the most valuable captaincy choices for this match. Babar has amassed 525 runs and three centuries in ten innings against Sri Lanka.
Iftikhar Ahmed; During the previous match against the Netherlands, he secured a pivotal wicket. When last in action against Sri Lanka, Iftikhar amassed fifty-two runs in eight overs and 47 runs off forty deliveries while taking three wickets.
Kusal Mendis: In the final ODI of the Asia Cup, which was played against Pakistan, he was named the Player of the Match. In that encounter, he scored 91 runs off 87 deliveries.
Mohammad Rizwan: In his last five appearances, he has amassed one century and three fifty-plus scores. In the final match between Pakistan and the Netherlands, his 68 runs off 75 deliveries saved the day.
Shadab Khan: In eight One-Day Internationals against Sri Lanka, he has taken fourteen wickets at an average of 24.57, an economy of 5.14, and a strike rate of 28.6. In this match, he will likely play a crucial role for Pakistan.
Shaheen Afridi: In seven overs, he conceded 37 runs and one wicket. With only one appearance against Sri Lanka to date, he will endeavor to enhance his record.
Haris Rauf: He had the most productive day as a bowler for Pakistan in the opening match. He amassed 43 runs off three wickets in nine overs. His inaugural ODI match will be against Sri Lanka.
