RAWALPINDI: Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ODI tri-nation series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 18, as both teams look to begin their campaigns on a winning note.
The match will start at 1pm. England are the third team in the seven-match tournament, which will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 18 to 31. Pakistan is being led by left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, while Kusal Mendis will captain Sri Lanka.
The hosts will look to make the most of home conditions in the opening match of the competition. Pakistan’s squad includes experienced batters Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, along with Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha. The bowling attack features Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, while Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem provide spin options.
Sri Lanka will rely on players including Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka. Their bowling options include Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera and Dilshan Madushanka.
The opening match will offer both sides an early opportunity to build momentum in the tri-series. Pakistan will aim to use their home advantage, while Sri Lanka will seek a strong performance against the hosts. After the Rawalpindi, the tournament will move to Lahore, where the remaining league matches and the final will be played at Gaddafi Stadium. The final is scheduled for October 31.
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