SL vs PAK, 2nd T20I, Cricket Tips: Pakistan had an easy win in the first game against Sri Lanka in Dambulla courtesy of an excellent bowling display. Shadab Khan became the Man of the Match on his return to the Pakistan national side. He bagged 2/25 with the ball and scored an unbeaten 18 off 12.
Apart from him, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jr., and Sahibzada Farhan played a crucial role in the win. With a 1-0 lead, Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the second T20I on Friday.
This contest begins at 7 PM IST at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. Sri Lanka seems to have been going through some internal issues, which have affected their performance, and it can be a big headache ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
SL vs PAK: Match Details
- Date: January 09, 2025 (Friday)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
SL vs PAK: Live Streaming Details
On Friday, Indian fans can watch the live action of the second T20I only through the FanCode streaming platform.
SL vs PAK: Head-to-Head in T20I
- Total Matches: 28
- Sri Lanka: 11
- Pakistan: 17
- No-result: 00
SL vs PAK: Ground Pitch Report
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium has a slow wicket, which tends to get even slower with time. This wicket helps the bowlers a lot. Fast bowlers can get help with the new ball, and spinners will come in handy with the old ball.
SL vs PAK: Possible XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Md. Nawaz, Md. Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
SL vs PAK: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Pathum Nissanka had a start but failed to take it on. He played a rash shot and got out. But he will be thinking of doing well this time around. Sahibzada Farhan played another important knock for Pakistan and made a fifty in the first game.
Probable Best Bowler
Salman Mirza bowls a heavy ball, and his ability to swing the ball makes him a difficult bowler to face. For Sri Lanka, a lot depends on Wanindu Hasaranga, who bowled well in the first game.
Today Match Prediction: Sri Lanka have been struggling badly with the form, while Pakistan have managed to find contributions throughout. Hence, we predict Pakistan to win this game in Dambulla.
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