No Shaheen Afridi; Abrar returns as Pakistan set to bowl in second ODI Vs Sri Lanka

PAK set to bowl [Source: @DoctorofCricket/x.com]

The stage is set for a riveting battle as Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. The hosts won a thrilling contest in the first game to take a 1-0 lead, and now have a chance to seal the series with a win tonight against a strong Sri Lankan unit. The matches have been marred by security concerns, but the remaining two ODIs will go ahead as planned.

Talking about the second ODI, Pakistan will have to work on their batting as their top order failed to deliver the goods in the first match. The likes of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman played slow knocks, and this put pressure on the middle-order.

Despite this, the Men in Green won the contest, and now have a chance to win a back-to-back ODI series. Ahead of the match, we look at what transpired at the toss.

Who won the toss today in PAK Vs SL 2nd ODI?

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first as regular captain, Shaheen Afridi has been rested. The pacer is unwell and the management wants him to fully recover for the next ODI. In his place, Salman Ali Agha will lead the team against the Lankan Lions. Abrar Ahmed is also back in the side, alongside Mohammad Wasim Jr.

PAK Vs SL Playing XIs

Pakistan Playing XI : Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka Playing XI : Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

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