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SL Vs PAK toss update: Shadab Khan back in playing XI after 6 months as Pakistan set to bowl

Anurag Dasgupta

PAK Vs SL toss update [Source: @OfficialSLC/x.com] PAK Vs SL toss update [Source: @OfficialSLC/x.com]

The stage is set for a riveting battle as Pakistan will take on the hosts, Sri Lanka, in the first of three T20I matches at the Dambulla International Stadium. The series provides a great chance for both teams to test their team combination and bench strength before the T20 World Cup next month.

Pakistan will head into the first T2OI oozing with confidence after beating the same Sri Lankan team in the tri-nation tournament recently, and they will start as slight favourites. However, in home conditions, Sri Lanka can beat anyone on their day, as they will look to avenge the loss they suffered in the tri-series finale.

Ahead of the crucial game, we take a look at what transpired at the toss and the possible changes made by the two sides.

SL Vs PAK toss update: Pakistan set to bowl

Salman Ali Agha won the toss, and the Pakistan skipper had no hesitation in electing to field first as there is rain predictions and DLS might come into play later in the night. Shadab Khan, the forgotten all-rounder is included in the playing XI as he makes his return after 6 months.

Shadab last played for Pakistan in June, and since then, he has been out of the T20I side.

SL Vs PAK Playing XIs

PAK XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.

SL XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Maheesh Theekshana

SL Vs PAK: Team that has advantage after toss

Pakistan won the toss and there is a reason why they elected to field first. There is rain predictions in Dambulla, and if that happens, DLS could come into play, and that would help the chasing side.

Moreover, as the game progresses, the pitch will get better and the Pakistan side will enjoy chasing the target, and hence, they have an advantage after the toss.