ICC World Cup 2023, PAK Vs SL | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka on Tuesday [AP]

After witnessing a one-sided affair between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, it's time for the fans to enjoy an intense Asian rivalry in the World Cup 2023, with Pakistan set to take on Sri Lanka in match 8 of the showpiece event. 

Both sides recently had a nail-biting face-off in the Asia Cup 2023, where the Lankans pipped their Pakistani counterparts by two wickets to secure a berth in the final. So, the Men in Green would be eager to avenge that loss and gain two more points to move up in the group-stage standings. 

PAK Vs SL: Team Previews

Pakistan

Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan began their World Cup campaign on a high note, swatting aside the Netherlands by 81 runs. Despite a top-order collapse, Pakistan managed to breach the 280-run mark, thanks to the scintillating fifties from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan and valuable contributions from their lower-order batters. 

Haris Rauf had a memorable outing vs the Netherlands [AP]

On the bowling front, Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan blew hot and cold, while Haris Rauf proved why he is regarded as one of the most effective middle-overs enforcers in ODIs. 

However, skipper Babar Azam's recent form must be a concern for the Pakistani think tank. Statistically, the stylish batter has scored only 61 runs in his last four ODI outings and would be desperate to get some impactful runs under his belt. 

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Sri Lanka

On the other hand, Sri Lanka had a forgettable start to the tournament, being crushed by South Africa in their first group-stage game in Delhi. The fact that the Proteas posted a mammoth 428-run total suggests how lacklustre the Lankans were with the ball. 

Sri Lanka were thrashed by South Africa in Delhi [AP]

On the contrary, the blazing knocks from Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka certainly brought smiles to the Lankan camp. Still, they were simply not enough to gun down the daunting target. 

So, moving on to this game, Sri Lankan must get over the Delhi horror and work on the grey areas to ensure a remarkable comeback in the tournament. 

PAK Vs SL: Match Details & Live Streamings

PAK Vs SL: Hyderabad Pitch Report

The surface in Hyderabad will have even pace and bounce on offer, making it an ideal track for the Asian batters to thrive. The seamers won't get anything off the surface, so, targeting the stumps at a high pace will be their key to success. Meanwhile, there will be significant turn for the spinners across both innings. Considering the hot and humid conditions in the afternoon, the toss-winner will likely opt to bat first at the venue. 

PAK Vs SL: Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan will likely continue with the same team, while Sri Lanka might replace Matheesha Pathirana with Maheesh Theekshana if the latter is declared fit. 

Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana/Maheesh Theekshana

PAK Vs SL: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

PAK Vs SL: Winner Prediction

Considering the strength of both teams, we reckon Pakistan will emerge victorious in this match. 

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