Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in Match 8 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Tuesday (10 October) afternoon.

Pakistan won their first match of the tournament, beating Netherlands by 81 runs. Despite the top order failing, the middle order of Riwzan, Shakeel, Shabad and Nawaz made useful contributions to take the team to a good score. Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf took 5 wickets between them in the second innings. 

On the other hand, Sri Lanka were on the wrong side of the world record in the last match against South Africa. The bowlers conceded a massive 428 runs. The positive thing from the match will be the form of Mendis, Asalanka and Shanaka with the bat. Sri Lanka lost the match by 102 runs.  

PAK vs SL ODI World Cup 2023 Details

• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Date & Time: October 10, 2023, at 2 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Channel and Disney+Hotstar App

Playing 11 for Today’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2023 ODI World Cup

Playing 11 for Pakistan Team

A. Shafique, I-ul-Haq, B. Azam (C), M. Rizwan (WK), I. Ahmed, S. Shakeel, S. Khan, M. Nawaz, S. Afridi, H. Ali, H. Rauf

Playing 11 for Sri Lanka Team

P. Nissanka, K. Perera, K. Mendis (WK), S. Samarawickrama, C. Asalanka, D. de Silva, D. Shanaka (C), D. Wellalage, M. Pathirana, M. Theekshana, D. Madushanka

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI Head-to-head Record

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 156 matches in One Day Internationals out of which Pakistan have won 92 while Sri Lanka have won 59 times. At the World Cup, Pakistan have won all 7 matches played against Sri Lanka.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Stats

Weather - 33°C, Mostly sunny

Pitch - Batting (Good for pacers)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 292 runs (9 ODIs played)

Toss - Team batting first won 6 times (9 ODIs played)

Top Fantasy Players for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023

Pakistan Team

Sri Lanka Team

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 Fantasy Team

• Wicketkeepers: M. Rizwan, K. Mendis
• Batters: B. Azam, I-ul-Haq, C. Asalanka
• All-rounders: S. Khan, I. Ahmed, D. de Silva
• Bowlers: S. Afridi, H. Rauf, M. Theekshana

• Captain: M. Rizwan/B. Azam
• Vice Captain: C. Asalanka/K. Mendis

HOWZAT Fantasy Team for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023

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FAQs

How many times has Pakistan beaten Sri Lanka in the World Cup?

Pakistan has beaten Sri Lanka 7 times in the World Cup.

Who won the most matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

Pakistan has won most matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan has won 92 matches while Sri Lanka has won 59.