In an upcoming match at the World Cup, Pakistan will face a challenge from Sri Lanka. Here's a preview of the match
Tuesday, October 10, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Fans can tune in to watch the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan started their World Cup campaign on a positive note with a comfortable victory over the Netherlands.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be eager to bounce back from their initial defeat to South Africa in Delhi.
Sri Lanka missed the services of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana in their last match and will hope that Theekshana has recovered from his hamstring injury in time to play against Pakistan in Hyderabad.
Theekshana's role will be crucial in containing Pakistan's strong batting lineup, with captain Babar Azam aiming to make amends for his rare failure in the opening match against the Dutch.
Saud Shakeel showcased an impressive performance in the game against the Netherlands, and the powerful left-hander is expected to play a significant role in Pakistan's World Cup campaign.
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Kumara, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha.
The right-arm pacer showcased his brilliance during Pakistan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands, taking three important wickets, including two in quick succession.
Pakistan - Haris Rauf
With fellow quick Naseem Shah sidelined due to injury, Pakistan will rely on Rauf to partner with star pacer Shaheen Afridi in dismantling the opposition's batting line-up.
Pakistan - Haris Rauf
The Sri Lankan dynamo has been in excellent form in India. He followed up his impressive century against Afghanistan in warm-up matches with a quickfire 76 against South Africa in Delhi.
Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis
– Mendis hit eight sixes during that powerful innings and will be the key wicket that Pakistan will be targeting in this clash between the two Asian rivals.
Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis