PAK Playing 11 for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match; Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for SL vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction
Published on: Jul 22, 2023 11:18 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 22, 2023 11:18 pm IST
The 2nd Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is set to take place at the picturesque Galle International Stadium in Galle. The match is scheduled to start on 24 July, with the first ball set to be bowled at 09:30 AM IST
Pakistan emerged victorious in the first test against Sri Lanka. Opting to bowl first, they managed to dismiss Sri Lanka for a total of 312 runs, with Shaheen, Naseem, and Abrar each claiming three wickets.
In their second innings, Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel created history by becoming the first player to score 200 runs against Sri Lanka, helping his team reach a substantial total of 461 runs.
As the match progressed to the third phase, Pakistan’s bowlers continued to excel, with Abrar and Noman each taking three wickets, while Agha and Shaheen secured two wickets apiece. This impressive bowling performance led to Sri Lanka being bowled out for 279 runs.
In the chase, Imam-ul-Haq’s half-century and valuable contributions from the middle-order players played a crucial role in guiding Pakistan to their well-deserved first win in the test match.
Pakistan Playing 11 Team News
- There are no injury worries reported from the side.
- Babar Azam will lead the side and Rizwan will keep the wickets.
- They are unchanged for the upcoming game.
PAK Playing 11
- Abdullah Shafique
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Shan Masood
- Babar Azam (c)
- Saud Shakeel
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk)
- Agha Salman
- Nauman Ali
- Abrar Ahmed
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
Pakistan Squad
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc, wk), Shaheen Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Abrar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Hasan Ali, Nauman Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Huraira, Shan Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Naseem Shah, Saud Shakeel
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction from Pakistan.
Saud shakeel Stats in Tests
Shakeel made his debut in 2022 during a Test match against England, and since then, he has been exceptionally impressive. He has scored a total of 818 runs with a remarkable average of 90.88, including two centuries and two fifties.Â
In the previous game, he achieved his career-best score of 208*, and in the following match, he scored 30 runs and was honored as the player of the match.
Saud Shakeel will seek to perform similarly in the upcoming Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match.
Matches | Runs | Last 5 performances in Tests | Last 5 performances against Sri Lanka | Highest Runs in Tests |
6 | 818 | 30, 208*, 21, 125*, 55* | 30, 208* | 208* |
Shaheen Afridi Stats in Tests
On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi has been an exceptional player for Pakistan in Test matches, recently achieving his 100th wicket milestone. With a total of 104 wickets in just 26 matches, he has proven to be a formidable bowler.Â
Additionally, his impressive track record against Sri Lanka, having taken 17 wickets in 4 matches, makes him a top choice for the upcoming Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Dream11 match.
Matches | Wickets | Last 5 performances in Tests | Last 5 performances against Sri Lanka | Highest wickets in Tests |
26 | 104 | 2/64, 3/86, 4/38. 0/31, 1/45 | 2/64, 3/86, 4/38. 0/31, 1/51 | 6/51 |