SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2023 For 1st Test
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, 1st Test: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Records/Stats, Injury and Match Updates
SL vs PAK: Pakistan will lock horns against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test of the Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2023 on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Galle International Stadium, Galle.
Sri Lanka will head into this home series with great confidence after a dominant performance in the ICC ODI World Cup qualifiers. They maintained an unbeaten record throughout the tournament and went on to beat Netherlands in the finals.
Captain Dimuth Karunaratne, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury during the Netherlands match, is set to return for the series against Pakistan. His comeback will undoubtedly strengthen the home team’s batting lineup.
Pakistan, on the flip side, has had a difficult run of late. In their last five test matches, they suffered defeats in three Tests against England and settled for draws in two Tests against New Zealand.
With the onset of the new World Test Championship cycle, Pakistan will be eager to kickstart their journey with a convincing victory. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will also be looking to extend their winning run.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st Test of the Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2023.
SL vs PAK Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test
- Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM (IST) | 4:30 AM (GMT) | 10:00 AM (Local)
- Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Pitch Report For SL vs PAK, 1st Test
The playing surface at this venue has a renowned affinity for assisting spinners, particularly during the latter stages of the game. Teams winning the toss will prioritize batting first to take advantage of the spin-friendly conditions. Over time, the average total score at this venue has settled around 320 runs.
Pitch Stats of Galle International Stadium, Galle For SL vs PAK, 1st Test
- Total matches played: 43
- Matches won batting first: 23
- Matches won bowling first: 14
- No Result/Draw: 6
- Average 1st Inns scores: 366
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 310
- Average 3rd Inns scores: 233
- Average 4th Inns scores: 158
- Highest total recorded: 704/3 (151 Ov) by SL vs IRE
- Lowest total recorded: 73/10 (28.5 Ov) by RSA vs SL
Injury Report For SL vs PAK, 1st Test
Asitha Fernando is currently recuperating from dengue sickness, which has prompted the inclusion of Dilshan Madushanka in the squad.
Probable Playing XI For SL vs PAK, 1st Test
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Vishwa Fernando, Dilshan Madushka.
Pakistan Playing XI
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi.
Stats of Sri Lanka & Pakistan Form in Last 5 Matches
SL Form
PAK Form
SL vs PAK Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 1st Test
| Player | Stats (Test Career) |
|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 3938 Runs |
| Babar Azam | 3696 Runs |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 1373 Runs |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 1417 Runs |
| Shaheen Afridi | 99 Wickets |
SL vs PAK Captaincy Picks For 1st Test Between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Dimuth Karunaratne
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st Test
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Dimuth Karunaratne, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq
- All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Vice-Captain: Dimuth Karunaratne
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Dimuth Karunaratne, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Shaheen Afridi
- Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
- Vice-Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
SL vs PAK Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
SL vs PAK 1st Test Live Streaming and Broadcast, Where to watch?
- Online Streaming: SonyLiv
- TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Ten 2 & Sony Sports Ten 2 HD
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
