After the 2nd ODI, which was rescheduled due to the unfortunate events that happened in Islamabad, we are here a day later for the match. Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play their second ODI today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The match will start at 2:30 PM local time and 3 PM as per Indian Standard Time. What are your Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Predictions?
Both teams played their first ODI on the 11th of November at the same venue. Pakistan was the team that just kept their nerves calm and were able to win the match by six runs. It was Salman Agha who was the Man of the Match for his century, whereas Haris Rauf also bowled very well. He picked up 4/61 in his quota of ten overs.
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Can Sri Lanka make a comeback in the 2nd ODI?: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Predictions
The Sri Lankan players were going to withdraw from the series due to security reasons, with all happening in Islamabad. Eventually, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board was not pleased with it and ordered that a formal review would be taken if the players withdrew their names. Everything aside, this is a must-win match for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka put everything on line in the first ODI, but just couldn’t get a win in the match. If they lose the match, then the series will be done as Pakistan will take a 2-0 lead and win the series. Sri Lanka will put up a fight, and we are predicting Sri Lanka to win the second ODI against Pakistan.
Expected Playing XI: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI
There are very few chances that both teams will make any changes to their playing eleven for the 2nd ODI. If there is an injury, then we can see changes. There is no injury as such that is reported by any of the teams. Let us have a look at the probable 11 for both teams:
Pakistan XI:
- Batsmen: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, and Hussain Talat
- Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah
Sri Lanka XI:
- Batsmen: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Janith Liyanage
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- All-rounders: Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Asitha Fernando
Head-to-Head in ODIs: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Both teams have played a total of 158 times against each other in the ODI format so far. Pakistan has won more matches on the head-to-head record, with 94 wins. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has won 59 times. Basically, there were four matches that had no results. One match ended in a tie.
