Sri Lanka will be hosting Pakistan for a two-match Test series starting on July 16th. The first Test will take place at the Galle International Stadium, while the second Test will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. This series marks the beginning of both teams’ new World Test Championship (2023-2025) cycle.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Date & Time: July 16-20, 9:30 AM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Fancode
What is the pitch report for SL vs PAK, 1st Test?
The Galle International Stadium has hosted a total of 43 Test matches, with only 6 matches resulting in a draw. The pitch is spin-friendly, but batsmen who spend enough time at the crease can score runs.
📢 Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors have selected the following squad to take part in the first test against Pakistan! 🇱🇰🆚🇵🇰#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/c1baXxn2EV
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) July 13, 2023
Recent form:
Sri Lanka: Won Won Lost Lost Won
Pakistan: Draw Draw Lost Lost Lost
SL vs PAK, 1st Test Probable Winners:
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
What is the expected Probable Playing XIs for SL vs PAK, 1st Test?
Sri Lanka:
Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dilshan Madushanka, Vishwa Fernando
Pakistan:
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Nauman Ali / Hasan Ali
Dushan Hemantha and Pramod Madushan shine as they restrict Bangladesh ‘A’ to 301, paving the way for Sri Lanka ‘A’ to secure a 48-run victory! 🎉🔥#SLvBAN #ACCMensEmergingTeamsAsiaCup
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) July 13, 2023
Injury Updates:
All players from both squads are currently fit and doing well. Any updates regarding injuries will be provided as soon as possible.
What are the Top Picks for Dream11, My11circle, and MPL in SL vs PAK, 1st Test?
Top Pick – Batter:
Saud Shakeel will be making his Test debut outside Pakistan. With an average of 72.5, he has scored 580 runs in 5 Test matches so far, never getting out for a single digit during his 10 innings.
Top Pick – All-Rounder:
Dhananjaya de Silva will be playing his 50th Test match. Throughout his 7-year career, he has scored 3030 runs at an average of 38.35 and has also taken 34 wickets.
Top Pick – Bowler:
Abrar Ahmed is a promising Test cricket newcomer known for his excellent variations. In his 4 Test matches, he has already picked up 28 wickets with the best figures of 7 for 114 in an innings.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper:
Sarfaraz Ahmed is expected to retain his place after an impressive performance against New Zealand, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 335 runs in 4 innings.
X-Factor:
Prabath Jayasuriya made his Test debut against Australia last year and has played 7 Test matches, taking 50 wickets with the best figures of 7 for 52.
Game faces 🔛 and gears locked!
The boys are in full throttle, prepping for the #SLvPAK series! 💪🏏— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 14, 2023
What are the fantasy suggested teams for SL vs PAK, 1st Test?
1. Sarfaraz Ahmed, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Babar Azam (vc), Imam-ul-Haq, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya (c), Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi
2. Kusal Mendis (
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