SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st Test
Sri Lanka just defeated Ireland 2-0 at home in April; Pakistan, on the other hand, had a most recent home series against New Zealand that ended in a 0-0 draw.
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The Galle International Stadium will host the opening test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Asitha Fernando is recovering from dengue sickness, thus the young left-arm bowler Dilshan Madushanka has been added to the squad. The youngster will likely play his first Test against Pakistan. For both teams, this game will serve as the first Test of the next WTC Cycle (2023–25). Pakistan is returning to Sri Lanka after their memorable series that was held one year ago, where they won the opening test of their tour. Additionally, the score was the highest ever registered in Galle. Sri Lanka just defeated Ireland 2-0 at home in April; Pakistan, on the other hand, had a most recent home series against New Zealand that ended in a 0-0 draw.
Match Information
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test
Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 16 Jul 2023, Sun, 10:00 AM IST ,Galle International Stadium
Broadcast
Sony Pictures Sports Network
Live Stream
FanCode and SonyLIV
Weather Report
Rain
27.8°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Sri Lanka
SL
vs
NED
WC Qualifiers
SL
vs
WI
WC Qualifiers
ZIM
vs
SL
WC Qualifiers
NED
vs
SL
WC Qualifiers
SL
vs
SCO
WC Qualifiers
Pakistan
SLCBP
vs
PAK
SL vs PAK
PAK
vs
NZ
PAK vs NZ
PAK
vs
NZ
PAK vs NZ
PAK
vs
NZ
PAK vs NZ
PAK
vs
NZ
PAK vs NZ
Players Stats in current Series
Saud Shakeel
PAK - bat
295 Runs
2 Matches
Shan Masood
PAK - bat
83 Runs
1 Match
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL - all
271 Runs
2 Matches
Babar Azam
PAK - bat
79 Runs
1 Match
Abdullah Shafique
PAK - bat
228 Runs
2 Matches
Saud Shakeel
PAK - bat
61 Runs
1 Match
Agha Salman
PAK - bat
200.00
1 Match
Shan Masood
PAK - bat
110.23
2 Matches
Shan Masood
PAK - bat
123.88
1 Match
Abrar Ahmed
PAK - bowl
83.33
2 Matches
Agha Salman
PAK - bat
82.46
2 Matches
Mohammad Huraira
PAK - bat
80.00
1 Match
Shaheen Afridi
PAK - bowl
4 Wkts
1 Match
Abrar Ahmed
PAK - bowl
10 Wkts
2 Matches
Nauman Ali
PAK - bowl
10 Wkts
2 Matches
Hasan Ali
PAK - bowl
3 Wkts
1 Match
Naseem Shah
PAK - bowl
9 Wkts
2 Matches
Agha Salman
PAK - bat
2 Wkts
1 Match
Hasan Ali
PAK - bowl
2.43
1 Match
Abrar Ahmed
PAK - bowl
2.77
2 Matches
Shaheen Afridi
PAK - bowl
2.44
1 Match
Nauman Ali
PAK - bowl
3.13
2 Matches
Agha Salman
PAK - bat
2.63
1 Match
Naseem Shah
PAK - bowl
3.15
2 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
AM Fernando, D de Silva, RTM Mendis, K Mendis, MVT Fernando, D Chandimal, KNM Fernando, S Samarawickrama (wk), D Karunaratne (C), A Mathews, NGRP Jayasuriya
Bench : PHKD Mendis, MADI Hemantha, L Embuldeniya, M Priyanath
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (C), Abdullah Shafique, IU Haq, Shan Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Aamer Jamal, Nauman Ali, Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, S Afridi
Bench : S Ahmed, Mohammad Huraira, Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
30%
Pace Bowling
70%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
367
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Shaheen Afridi PAK | BOWL
This left-arm pacer has accumulated 12 wickets in his last five outings and holds impressive stats in Test cricket. He has taken 99 wickets in his 25 test matches. Against Sri Lanka, he has taken 12 wickets in three games.
Ramesh Mendis SL | ALL
In his 12 Test matches, this offspinner has amassed an enormous total of 57 wickets. Additionally, he can bat, as seen by his test-average of 18. He has taken 11 wickets in his last five matches, and the surface is favourable for his bowling.
Prabath Jayasuriya SL | BOWL
His remarkable consistency has earned him 50 wickets in just seven Test matches. He can dismantle the opponent singlehandedly and help you gain more fantasy points.
Babar Azam PAK | BAT
In Test cricket, he averages 48 in his 47 games and scored 79 in the practice game. Against Sri Lanka, he averages 63, which is the second-highest average against any full member nation.
Dimuth Karunaratne SL | BAT
One of the best test batters of the modern era averaged 50 in tests played in the previous five years. Your ability to gain crucial fantasy points will be aided by his consistency in playing long innings. Against the West Indies, he recently scored 83 runs.
Shan Masood PAK | BAT
His overall average is 28, which is quite decent; however, his batting average against Sri Lanka is 42, his second-highest average score of any full member nation in test cricket. This is the reason to add him to this section.
Naseem Shah PAK | BOWL
He has played 15 Tests and has collected 42 wickets at a decent economy rate of 3.69. His swinging pace with the new ball plays a vital role. In four games, he has taken 14 wickets against Sri Lanka.
Dhananjaya de Silva SL | ALL
He is a high-quality all-rounder who is a reliable player in crisis situations with the bat as well as with the ball. His Test average is 48, and he has taken 34 wickets at an economy rate of 3.3 in his 73 innings.
Hasan Ali PAK | BOWL
His recent form is a concern; however, the surface assists the bowlers a lot. His variations might help Pakistan pick up a few wickets on this slow surface. Importantly, he has taken 78 wickets in his 22 Test matches.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Abdullah Shafique
PAK | BAT
Considering his recent form, it's safe to drop him from your fantasy team, as he has scored just 74 runs in his last five innings.
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK | WK
After four test matches, he has a low average of 28 against Sri Lanka. Therefore, it is safe to consider other choices.
Last Updated On - Jul 15 2023 2:56 PM
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