Pakistan face Sri Lanka in first ODI today – SUCH TV

The first one-day international (ODI) of the three-match series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Pindi Cricket Stadium today. The toss is scheduled for 2:00 PM, with play starting at 2:30 PM.

Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the Pakistani side, marking his second ODI series as captain.

Recently, Pakistan defeated South Africa 2-1 under Afridi’s leadership.

Sri Lanka will be captained by Charith Asalanka.

Historically, out of 157 ODIs between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Pakistan have won 93, while Sri Lanka have won 59; one match was tied and four ended with no result.

At Pindi Cricket Stadium, the two teams have faced each other twice, with each side winning once.

Sri Lanka also played a one-day game against Zimbabwe at this venue, securing a win.

The Pindi Cricket Stadium pitch offers a well-balanced surface for both batters and bowlers, though spinners may play a bigger role as the match progresses, particularly in the second innings.

Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed success here, with the average ODI innings total around 270.

Pakistan predicted playing XI: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Agha Salman, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka predicted playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pramod Madushan