Pakistan enters this match on the back of a convincing victory against the Netherlands in their first match of the tournament. In contrast, Sri Lanka faced a significant defeat at the hands of South Africa in their inaugural game of this prestigious event.
However, the upcoming clash between these two Asian adversaries promises to deliver an exhilarating and highly anticipated contest.
ODI Stats and Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium:
- Total matches: 9
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 3
- Average first innings scores: 292
- Average second innings scores: 259
- Highest total recorded: 350/4 (50 overs) by Australia vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 174/10 (36.1 overs) by England vs India
- Highest score chased: 252/5 (48.5 overs) by South Africa vs India
- Lowest score defended: 290/7 (50 overs) by Australia vs India
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch is expected to favour bowlers, especially fast bowlers who can exploit early seam and swing movement. Spinners may also come into play as the match progresses. In terms of batting, conditions become more conducive for scoring in the second innings. The spacious boundaries will enable batters to easily collect singles and twos. Therefore, the team that wins the toss will probably opt to field first.
Also READ: CWC 2023 – Pakistan sports presenter Zainab Abbas deported from India after her ‘Anti-Hindu’ tweets resurface online
Hyderabad Weather Forecast:
Cricket fans can look forward to a rain-free match with mostly sunny conditions in Hyderabad. The temperature is expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius, with approximately 50% humidity and a light breeze of 10 kmph.
PAK vs SL, probable playing XI
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz/Usama Mir, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana/Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha
Also READ: CWC 2023 – Will Team India wear orange jersey in the clash against Pakistan? BCCI responds
For latest cricket news & updates, visit CricketTimes.com.