At the Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will play their first Test match. The game is scheduled to begin on July 16 at 10:00 AM IST. Following a dismal loss in New Zealand, Sri Lanka made a significant comeback against Ireland in the ensuing test. They won 2-0, completing a clean sweep. Last year, Sri Lanka hosted Pakistan in an exciting series that ended in a draw after Sri Lanka earned a significant victory in game two.
The Sri Lankan team will continue to be led by Dimuth Karunaratne, who will have the assistance of excellent players like Prabath Jayasuriya, Dinesh Chandimal, and Patthum Nissanka. Sri Lanka hopes to keep up their winning streak with this strong team. Here is a preview article including SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Match Details, and Probable XI.
SL vs PAK Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, First Test
- Date: 16th July 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM IST
- Venue: Galle International Stadium
SL vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch at Galle International Stadium has historically helped spinners. With typical sub-continent conditions and expected wind, bowlers will be benefited. But, predicted weather reports make it a must-bat-first game. The pitch would be expected to wear down as the days go on.
SL vs PAK: Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne(C), Patthum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samawickrama(wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dilshan Madushanka, , Praveen Jayawickrama.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Hasan Ali, Agha Salman, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood.
SL vs PAK: Full Squads
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc & wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood.
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Praveen Jayawickrama, Asitha Fernando/Dilshan Madushka, Vishwa Fernando, and Kasun Rajitha.
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:
- Batters: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, Oshado Fernando, Shan Masood
- All-rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Agha Salman
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Praveen Jayawickrama
