Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad for the 8th ODI of the ICC World Cup.
Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad for the 8th ODI of the ICC World Cup. The men in green are heading into the match on the back of an average performance against the Netherlands. However, Pakistan’s middle order and fearsome bowling lineup saved the day for them. Haris Rauf looked in great rhythm in the middle overs and was penetrative too. But the main question mark is about Fakhar Zaman’s poor form. Pakistan captain Babar Azam will also look to get some runs under his belt as he was pretty average against the Dutch.
On the other hand, the Lankans are coming to Hyderabad after getting thrashed by a menacing South African side. Sri Lanka conceded 429 runs against the Proteas in a game where three South African batsmen scored a century. For Dasun Shanaka the main area of concern will be the lacklustre performance of Pathirana who went for an economy of 9.50. However, Lankans will be happy with the availability of Theekshana who will get some assistance from the pitch in Hyderabad.
The pitch has been flat and allowed for easy run-scoring. Additionally, there is a bit of a turn which will assist the spinners of both teams. Pakistan have played three matches at the venue already over the last two weeks. Naturally, the men in green would be well-equipped to understand the best approach for the conditions. Batting first will be the best approach in this sultry weather. However, Sri Lanka has a decent batting unit also should the pitch become ideal for a chase.
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera, Patthum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage/Dilshan Madhushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
Team 1
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis (vc), Mohammad Rizwan (c)
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Imam ul Haq, Charith Asalanka
All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Iftikhar Ahmed, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Budget Player: Charith Asalanka
Source: Dream 11
Team 2
Source: Dream 11
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan (vc)
Batsmen: Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka
All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Mohammad Nawaz, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Budget Player: Saud Shakeel
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