Sri Lanka vs Pakistan DREAM11 GRAND LEAGUE TEAM | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | ICC CWC 2019

Bristol, June 07, Friday at 03:00 PM IST

It’s time for the two subcontinent teams to lock horns in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be up against each other at County Ground in Bristol on Friday afternoon.

Both the teams bounced back from their respective opening match defeats and have opened their account. Pakistan put an end to their 11 straight defeats after securing a surprise win against the favourites England while Sri Lanka clinched 34 runs win over Afghanistan to open their account, despite suffering a batting collapse.

Sri Lanka’s biggest worry will be the middle order stability as the side lost four wickets for just five runs against Afghanistan. It will be a tough challenge for the side to face Pakistan’s bowling attack comprising of Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Amir.

The clash will begin at 03:00 PM IST.

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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 5, 2019

Head to Head

Total – 153

Pakistan – 90

Sri Lanka – 58

 At Neutral Venues

Total – 84

Pakistan – 56

Sri Lanka – 26

County Ground, Bristol Pitch Report-

The County Ground In Bristol in giving tough competition to Nottingham in terms of high-scoring clashes. In the last one month, three 350+ scores have been witnessed on this venue. Remember the 421 that Windies slammed against New Zealand in the warmup game. Yes, it was on the same ground!

As far as the weather forecast is considered, it will be mostly cloudy throughout the day with persistent rain. So, seamers can get some extra help and the toss winning side is expected to field first.

Bristol Venue Stats-

Avg 1st inn score: 243

Avg 2nd inn score: 216

Highest Total: 373/5 (50 Ov) by ENGW vs RSAW

Lowest Total: 92/10 (24.5 Ov) by ZIM vs ENG

Highest Chased: 359/4 (44.5 Ov) by ENG vs PAK

Lowest Defended: 182/10 (50 Ov) by NZ vs ENG

SL vs PAK Team News:

Pakistan might go unchanged after securing a win against England

Pakistan roped in Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali against England after a dismal show in the opening game against  Windies. Both are expected to keep their places

Wahab Riaz was the most expensive but also picked the most wickets. So, he too might keep his place

Sri Lanka managed a win against Afghanistan but once again suffered a batting collapse

Avishka Fernando or M Sriwardena can come into the playing11 depending upon the fitness

Avishka Fernando suffered a finger injury in the first warmup game and hasn’t played a single game

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Raina predicts the outcome of India vs Pakistan fixture

SL vs PAK Playing11(Probable):

Sri Lanka:

Wicketkeeper- Kusal Perera

Batsmen- Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis

All-rounder- Thisara Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva,

Bowlers- Lasith Malinga, Suranga Lakmal, Isuru Udana, Nuwan Pradeep

Bench: Jeevan Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milinda Siriwardana, Avishka Fernando

Pakistan:

Wicketkeeper- Sarfaraz Ahmed

Batsmen- Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Asif Ali,

All-rounder- Mohammad Hafeez

Bowlers- Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali

Bench: Haris Sohail, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain

SL vs PAK Squads:

Sri Lanka:

Avishka Fernando, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeevan Mendis, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Pradeep, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Isuru Udana, Milinda Siriwardana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Perera (wk), Suranga Lakmal

Pakistan:

Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Asif Ali, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Amir, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Imam Ul Haq, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik, Haris Sohail, Shadab Khan

This SL vs PAK Dream11 prediction is high-risk but you may reap rewards if some assumptions come off. We advise you not to use these teams in small league contests.

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SL VS PAK DREAM11 GRAND LEAGUE TEAMS

Team 1 and 2: As per the toss-

Although Bristol is a good batting surface, the overcast conditions and persistent rent throughout the day will force the toss winning side to opt to field first. Both the sides have a couple of quality seamers who can create trouble for the top order batsmen with a new ball. So, here we are making two teams, i.e.,

If Pakistan wins the toss –

If Sri Lanka wins the toss –

Team 3 and 4: X-Factors

Babar Azam against Sri Lanka –

Average – 58.33

Runs amassed – 350 runs in 7 innings

Last four innings against Sri Lanka – 69*, 30, 101 and 103

Current form (2019) – 557 runs in 12 innings at an average of 50.64

Last four innings (2019)- 63, 22, 80, 115

Angelo Mathews against Pakistan –

Average – 43.67

Runs amassed – 917 runs in 29 innings

Last four innings against Pakistan – 39, 70*, 12, 4

Team 5 and 6: Unorthodox combinations

THIS SL VS PAK DREAM11 PREDICTION IS HIGH-RISK BUT YOU MAY REAP REWARDS IF SOME ASSUMPTIONS COME OFF. WE ADVISE YOU NOT TO USE THESE TEAMS IN SMALL LEAGUE CONTESTS.

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