SL vs PAK Dream11: The second and final Test match of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is set to commence from 24th July at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. Pakistan achieved a hard-fought victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test. Despite a tense start, they successfully chased down 131 runs with Imam’s superb fifty leading the charge. Shaheen Afridi’s impactful return saw him claim his 100th Test wicket as Sri Lanka put up a fight, reaching 312 thanks to a remarkable century from de Silva and a partnership with Mathews. However, Pakistan’s valiant efforts secured them a well-deserved win in the end.
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Match Details
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test
Date & Time: 24-28 July, 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Top Fantasy Picks
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Saud Shakeel
SL vs PAK Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne(C), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samawickrama(wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Noman Ali, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed / Md Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
SL vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-keepers: Sarfaraz Ahmad, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel
All-rounders: Dhananjaya De Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Agha Salman
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi (VC), Prabath Jayasuriya, Naseem Shah
Pitch Report
The bowlers will find significant assistance from this pitch, making it a challenging test for the batters who will face tough questions repeatedly. The increased pace and bounce favor the bowlers, prompting the team winning the toss to opt for bowling first. This approach allows the fielding side to gauge the pitch’s behavior and assess how much the bounce will impact the game before their batting innings.
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