RAWALPINDI: Pakistan opted to bowl first after winning the toss in the second One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Playing XIs
Pakistan:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.
Sri Lanka:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.
Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have met 158 times in ODIs.
- Pakistan: 94 wins
- Sri Lanka: 59 wins
- No Result: 4 matches
- Tie: 1 match
The long-standing rivalry continues as both teams aim to gain the upper hand in the series.
Pakistan recently completed a strong home campaign against South Africa, winning both the ODI and T20I series 2-1. The Test series concluded level at 1-1.
Following the ongoing ODI battle, Zimbabwe will join Pakistan and Sri Lanka for a T20I tri-series starting November 17. Rawalpindi will host the opening matches, while the final is scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on November 29.
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