ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan- Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predictions, Tips, and Odds

ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan- Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predictions, and Tips by Betadda

The two teams are set to face off on October 10th, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, from 2:00 PM onwards.

Pakistan, at 2nd no in the ICC ODI rankings, is seen to have the edge, thanks to their strong batting lineup driven by the in-form Babar Azam, and one of the best bowling trios in the world, featuring Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is no pushover, with their wily spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, and rising stars Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka, in tow.

Pitch Report

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is well-known for its ideal pitch that is perfect for both, batting and bowling. This playing surface is highly advantageous for batsmen, allowing them to accumulate runs in both innings with relative ease.

Players Face-Off

The upcoming contest between Pakistani star batter Babar Azam, and Sri Lankan bowler Kasun Rajitha, should be an exciting encounter. Azam has scored 5,380 runs in a total of 107 ODIs, while Rajitha has taken 35 wickets in 27 matches. This high-stakes battle of skills promises to be intriguing.

SL vs PAK Head-To-Head

Matches played: 155

SL won: 58 PAK won: 92 No Results: 5

Last result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets

Betadda Predictions

Odds of the Match
SA :1.5 , SL:2.8

Who will Win the Toss: SL

Avg 1st Innings total: 288

Avg 2nd Innings total: 262

Best Batter:

SL: Dimuth Karunaratne , PAK: Babar Azam

Best Bowler:

SL: Kasun Rajitha, PAK: Naseem Shah

Key Player of the Match:

SL: Kusal Mendis, PAK: Shaheen Afridi