SL Playing 11 for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match; Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for SL vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction

The 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is scheduled to be held at Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. On 24 July, the match is slated to start at 09:30 am IST. 

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. Angelo Matthews contributed 64 runs, while Dhananjaya de Silva played an outstanding innings, scoring 122 runs, and Sadeera added 36 runs. With their combined efforts, Sri Lanka managed to reach a total of 312/10 in the first innings. Jayasuriya took 3 wickets, and Ramesh performed brilliantly, securing 5 wickets to lead the bowling department. However, Pakistan dominated the game and put up a commanding total of 461 runs.

As the game progressed, Sri Lanka found themselves trailing by over 140 runs and could only muster a score of 279 in the third innings. Nishana and Dhananjaya de Silva both contributed with half-centuries. Nevertheless, Pradeep’s four-wicket haul stood out in the bowling performance, but unfortunately, the other bowlers couldn’t provide enough support, resulting in a four-wicket loss for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 Team News

• All players are fit and available for selection.
• No other major injury concerns for the side.

SL Playing 11

1. Dimuth Karunaratne (c)
2. Nishan Madushka
3. Kusal Mendis
4. Angelo Mathews
5. Dhananjaya de Silva
6. Dinesh Chandimal
7. Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk)
8. Ramesh Mendis
9. Prabath Jayasuriya
10. Vishwa Fernando
11. Kasun Rajitha

Sri Lanka Squad

Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Angelo Mathews, Dilshan Madushanka, Nishan Madushka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kasun Rajitha, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk)

SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction from Sri Lanka.

Angelo Matthews Stats in Tests

Angelo Matthews is a veteran middle-order batter for Sri Lanka. He has made appearances in over 100 matches and has scored 7000+ runs. He scored a half-century in the previous game against Pakistan. Angelo has a fine average of 49.32 against Pakistan scoring 1529 runs in 22 matches with two 100s and eight 50s.

Given his notable records against the visitors, Matthews will be a top pick for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Dream11 match.

Prabath Jayasuriya Stats in Tests

Prabath Jayasuriya’s Test career may be relatively short, with only eight matches played, but he has already made a significant impact by taking an impressive 57 wickets. Notably, three of these matches were against Pakistan, where he performed exceptionally well, securing 24 wickets. One of his best spells against Pakistan resulted in figures of 5/82.

In the previous game, Jayasuriya demonstrated his exceptional talent by taking seven wickets, making him the top wicket-taker for the Sri Lankan team. With such a noteworthy record and a proven ability to perform well against Pakistan, Jayasuriya will continue to deliver similar performances in the upcoming Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match.