PAK vs SL Match Prediction: Pakistan won the first T20I in Dambulla on Wednesday by six wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in this short three-T20I series against Dasun Shanaka’s side.
At the end, the Sri Lankan skipper did mention that winning the toss is a crucial factor in night matches in Dambulla, but getting bowled out for 128 was inexcusable, he admitted.
On Friday, in the second T20I, the visitors will be aiming to seal the series, while the hosts’ hope will be to level it and force a decider on Sunday.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka team news:
Pakistan put on a clinical performance in the first T20I and are likely to retain the playing XI.
For Sri Lanka, changes are expected, as plenty of quality players were on the bench on Wednesday, including Pathirana.
PAK vs SL head-to-head record in T20Is:
In 28 T20I clashes between these two sides, Pakistan won 17 matches and Sri Lanka secured 11 victories.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20Is record:
- Matches played: 28
- Sri Lanka won: 11
- Pakistan won: 17
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
PAK vs SL Match Prediction date and time:
- Date: January 9, Friday
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Time: 07:00 PM IST/01:30 PM GMT/07:00 PM SLST
PAK vs SL Predicted Playing 11:
Sri Lanka predicted XI:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana
Pakistan predicted XI:
Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka pitch report of 2nd T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla:
The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, has a balanced surface, with the average total in T20Is here being 157. There is not much separating the success of both spinners and pacers at this venue.
In night matches, chasing is seen as a better choice due to dew.
PAK vs SL Toss Prediction:
Sri Lanka is predicted to win the toss.
PAK vs SL Most Runs Prediction:
Fakhar Zaman is predicted to score the most runs.
PAK vs SL Most Wickets Prediction:
Shadab Khan is predicted to take the most wickets.
PAK vs SL Player of the Match Prediction:
Shadab Khan is predicted to be the Player of the Match.
PAK vs SL Match Prediction: 3 players to watch out for in 2nd T20I
The 3 players to watch out for in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka are Kusal Mendis, Abrar Ahmed, and Sahibzada Farhan.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Todays Match Prediction: Who will win the 2nd T20I?
For the PAK vs SL Match Prediction, we predict that Pakistan will defeat Sri Lanka.
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