PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction: ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 8 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team

PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Pakistan will go up against Sri Lanka in the 8th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday at 2:00 PM IST.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – 8th match of ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023
10th October, 2:00 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

PAK vs SL ODI World Cup 2023 Preview

Pakistan made a winning start to their campaign as they defeated Netherlands by 81 runs in their opening game. Batting first, Pakistan were bundled out for 286 in 49 overs. However, the bowlers scripted the comeback for the Men in Green as they dismissed Netherlands 205 in 41 overs. Pakistan will now look to register back-to-back wins before they meet India in their next game.

Everything has gone downhill for Sri Lanka since their Asia Cup final loss. They faced a massive defeat of 102 runs to South Africa in their opening game. The Proteas smashed the Lankan Lions to score a total of 428/5 in 50 overs. In reply. Sri Lanka tried to fight and scored 326/10 in 44.5 overs. That’s the only positive they got from the last game and they will be eager to open their account with a win over the fellow Asian side.

Form Guide

Pakistan – W L L W NR W
Sri Lanka– L L W L W

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report

It is a good wicket to bat on and the quick outfield also helps the batters’ aid. However, the spinners are expected to get some help off the surface, especially during the daytime. Hence, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.

Last result at the venue

• Pakistan (286/10 in 49 overs) defeated Netherlands (205/10 in 41 overs) – 6 October 2023

PAK Playing 11

1. Fakhar Zaman/Abdullah Shafique
2. Iman ul-Haq
3. Babar Azam (C)
4. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
5. Saud Shakeel
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
7. Shadab Khan
8. Mohammad Nawaz
9. Hasan Ali
10. Shaheen Afridi
11. Haris Rauf

Pakistan Team News

• Any update will be added.

PAK Key Players

Babar Azam’s Stats in ODIs

Imam ul-Haq’s Stats in ODIs

SL Playing XI

1. Kusal Perera
2. Pathum Nissanka
3. Kusal Mendis (WK)
4. Sadeera Samarawickrama
5. Charith Asalanka
6. Dhananjaya de Silva
7. Dasun Shanaka (C)
8. Dunith Wellalage
9. Matheesha Pathirana/Maheesh Theekshana
10. Dilshan Madushanka
11. Kasun Rajitha

Sri Lanka Team News

• Maheesh Theekshana missed the last game due to an injury. He will walk into the playing XI if he has recovered. most likely in place of Matheesha Pathirana.

SL Key Players

Kusal Mendis’s Stats in ODIs

Pathum Nissanka’s Stats in ODIs

Who will win PAK vs SL ODI World Cup 2023 match?

• Both teams have their set of issues. While Pakistan are having trouble with the form of their main batters, Sri Lanka are struggling in the bowling department.
• Pakistan have won two of their last four matches.
• Sri Lanka have won only one of their last four matches, including two defeats back-to-back in the last two matches.
• Pakistan have won two of the last five meetings between the two sides, Sri Lanka have won one, while two matches were abandoned because of rain.

As per our prediction, Pakistan should win this fixture.

PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, M Rizwan

Batsmen: B Azam, C Asalanka, D Shanaka, S Shakeel

All-rounder: S Khan, D de Silva

Bowlers: S Afridi, H Rauf, D Madushanka

Who are Best Captain Options for PAK vs SL Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis are the best captaincy options in this game.

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Haris Rauf and Charith Asalanka could be the captain in the GLs.

What are PAK vs SL Fantasy Tips?

• If Pakistan bat first, make Babar Azam captain and Haris Rauf vice-captain together in your GL teams.
• If Sri Lanka bowl first on this surface, do not miss out on Sri Lankan spinners.