Here are the Predictions for Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan, 1st ODI Match – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, to be played on the 11th of November at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

ICC Ranking – ODI Teams

1st ODI Match – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi)

Ground Stat:
Average First Innings Total at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi (ODI’s) – 242

Average Second Innings Total at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi (ODI’s) – 214

Current Form Pakistan:
Pakistan are currently placed at the 5th position on ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 101.

Pakistan are in superb form in ODI cricket. They have recently beaten South Africa in the 3 Match ODI Series by 2-1 at home.

Since Pakistan will be playing in their home conditions and considering the form their players are in currently, they will start as favorites to win the ODI Series against Sri Lanka.
Players to look out for:

1. Saim Ayub – He seemed to have hit the right chords in terms of his form in the recently concluded ODI Series against South Africa. Ayub is expected to be amongst the runs in the upcoming matches.

2. Shaheen Afridi – He looked in good rhythm against South Africa and is expected to repeat the heroics against Sri Lanka as well.

Current Form Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka are currently placed at the 4th position on ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 103.

When it comes to ODI’s, Sri Lanka are in the form of their life. They have recently beaten Zimbabwe in a ODI Series by 2-0. Prior to that, Sri Lanka had beaten Bangladesh in a 3 Match ODI Series by 2-1 in July this year.

Most of Sri Lankan players are in good touch and they can certainly pose a stiff competition on subcontinent pitches.
Players to look out for:

1. Pathum Nissanka – He is capable of playing long innings for his team in the ODI format. Nissanka is one of the best batters in the team and he is expected to be amongst the runs in the upcoming matches.

2. Wanindu Hasaranga – He is an intelligent spinner, who can find ways to break partnerships when it matters the most for his team.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Pakistan Squad

Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz (Withdrawn), Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah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 Squad

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

Match Prediction – Pakistan v Sri Lanka

Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka

Who will win?-  Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka), Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan)

Most Sixes – Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan)

Player of the Match- Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – Pakistan 290+, Sri Lanka 310+

Match Handicap : Sri Lanka

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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