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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023 Updates: Hyderabad is in for a treat as Pakistan and Sri Lanka, two former world champions, lock horns in the ICC World Cup 2023. The city’s weather conditions, coupled with its famed cricket pitch, have always offered an intriguing play between batsmen and bowlers.
In their famous rivalry, covering 156 One Day International (ODI) matches, Pakistan boast an impressive track record with 92 wins. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has earned 59 victories. But, it’s the World Cup stats that raise eyebrows: out of their eight encounters in the tournament’s past, Sri Lanka haven’t managed to outpace Pakistan even once. Seven matches tilted in favour of Pakistan and one ended in a tie in 2019 due to rain.
Given the weight of history, Sri Lanka’s recent loss against South Africa – despite a commendable chase of 326 runs – might be playing on their thoughts. South Africa’s mammoth score of 428 surely set the bar high early in the event. Conversely, Pakistan began their campaign with a convincing 81-run win over the Netherlands, positioning themselves as formidable contenders.
As for today’s duel in Hyderabad, fast bowlers are expected to relish the initial overs. Seamers and swingers might be the showstoppers initially, but as the day progresses, spin wizards will likely control the match’s tempo. The expansive outfield of Hyderabad’s stadium promises to challenge the players. Batsmen, especially during the second innings, will have ample opportunity to take control, pushing for swift runs and converting ones into twos.
However, nature might just throw a slight curveball. The skies over Hyderabad are painted with clouds, suggesting a possible, albeit minor, hiccup in play. But, as per AccuWeather’s forecast, rain’s chance stands at a mere 2%.
Pakistan final XI:
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
Sri Lanka final XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka.
Catch PAK vs SL LIVE updates.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Sri Lanka scores 19/1 in 4 overs
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka 9
Kusal Mendis 4
Pakistan bowling
Shaheen Afridi 0/12 (2)
Hasan Ali 1/7 (2)
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Hasan Ali in action
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: After taking a wicket in his first over, Hasan Ali is back in action and he starts with a NO BALL. Pathum Nissanka smashed the FREE HIT ball for a good FOUR.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: SL is 14/1 after 2 overs
Shaheen Shah Afridi seems a bit lost at the moment. He is struggling to find the right line and giving a number of extras at the moment, three wides in the over. Then comes a boundary from Mendis while playing against the angle.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: SL is 6/1 after 2 overs
Kusal Mendis comes to bat. He has been one of the most successful batters in world cricket in recent times. Now, he has to do it for his team as Sri Lanka lose the first wicket early.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Perera is out for a duck!
Hasan Ali comes to bowl from the other side and immediately gives away a wide to left-hander Kusal Perera. Ali eventually strikes early. Rizwan takes the catch. Perera is out for a duck!
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: SL 4/0 after 1 over
Shaheen Afridi starts the bowling for Pakistan. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera start the batting for Sri Lanka. Afridi starts on the slower side, with a speed of around 130 kmph. Nissanka gets the first runs on the board for Lanka, a four down the fine leg.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Check final 11 for SL
Sri Lanka final XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Check final 11 for PAK
Pakistan final XI:
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: SL win toss, to bat first
Sri Lanka have won the toss and decided to bat first.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Toss at 1:30 PM
The toss is going to take place at 1:30 PM. Whoever wins the toss may select to bowl first as the pitch gets more conducive to batting in the second innings. Also, rain may spoil the match as there are predictions of showers.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Highs and lows
Pakistan’s highest score (371/9) against Sri Lanka came in 1996 in Nairobi and the lowest (75 all out) in 2009 at home in Lahore. For Lanka, the highest score against Pakistan (368/4) came in 2015 at home in Hambantota. The lowest score was in Sharjah, 78 all out in 2002.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: What winning this match means
Pakistan will reach the top 2 if they manage to outsmart Sri Lanka. By winning the All-Asian encounter, Babar Azam’s boys will touch New Zealand. The Kiwis are comfortably sitting at the top with 4 points while being the only team at the moment with two wins. This will be Pakistan’s chance to secure the second victory. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, find themselves in a precarious position. They must win this match or risk sitting at the bottom.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Hyderabad pitch
Generally considered a flat wicket conducive to batting, the average first innings score here is 291 and 251 for the second innings, as per Cricbuzz. Australia scored the highest score (350) on this ground. Sachin Tendulkar’s courageous 175 off 141 balls fell short. India lost it by 3 runs only.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Maheesh Theekshana is back!
Spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who had been sidelined due to a hamstring injury from the Asia Cup, rejoined the Sri Lankan World Cup 2023 squad last week. He sat out during their first match against South Africa, in which Sri Lanka faced a significant 102-run loss, owing to his ongoing recovery from the injury.
“He’s fit and should play tomorrow. Didn’t want to risk him in the first game against medical advice but he should be ready here,” ESPNCricinfo quoted Lanka batting coach Nawaz as saying in the pre-match press conference.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: What PAK coach said
Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn said during the pre-match press conference, “We want our players to play impact performances. It’s not about individually (performing) anymore. It’s about us as a team.”
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Can PAK reclaim no. 1 position?
If Pakistan manage to defeat Sri Lanka, it is likely to reclaim its position as the world’s number 1 team. In all probability, Pakistan will face India on October 14 as the top-ranked ODI side in the world. But, to get to that, Babar Azam’s boys will have to move past Sri Lankan Lions. And, that is not an easy task.
The numero uno ODI team in the world at the moment is India, with 5,085 points and 116 ratings. Pakistan, on the other hand, have 3,227 points and 115 ratings.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Form guide
Pakistan have won three of their last five matches whereas Sri Lanka have lost three of their last five. Most importantly, Pakistan are coming to this match with an emphatic win against Afghanistan while Lanka are coming with a crushing defeat against South Africa.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Can SL win it this time?
Sri Lanka have a dismal record against Pakistan when it comes to ODI World Cups. They have not yet managed to win even once in the eight encounters in the past. Pakistan won seven of those while one match ended in a tie. Can the Lions roar now and create history this time? Only time will tell us.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: SL Probable XI
Sri Lanka Probable XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: PAK Probable XI
Pakistan Probable XI:
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Match starts at 2
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match at Hyderabad will start at 2 PM. The toss will take place half an hour before the start of the game.
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