SL vs PAK: Fixtures Announced For Two-Test Series Between Sri Lanka and Pakistan

Updated - 20 Jun 2023, 06:13 PM

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Pakistan would be aiming to start afresh in the 2-Test match series against Sri Lanka commencing on 16th July 2023. Pakistan finished their WTC 2021-23 cycle in 7th position. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is going through a revamp and it can have a massive impact on the players’ performance.

The island nation tried their best for qualifying in WTC 2021-23 final but it was the sheer brilliance of Kane Williamson due to which all of their hard work went into vain. Sri Lanka ended their WTC 2021-23 campaign in 5th position.

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Earlier in 2022, the two sides clashed in the 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka as the series was squared by 1-1. The track at Galle & Colombo is expected to assist the spinners which would give an advantage to the hosts.

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Sri Lanka have been on a roll recently have winning the 2-Test match series against Ireland that too by innings in both the matches. Sri Lanka have adopted a fearless batting approach which was evident during Ireland’s Test series and at the same time, it can be risky against unpredictable Pakistan.

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Schedule of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Test Series

The 2-Test match series would be a gruelling contest for the Men in Green. Pakistan don’t have encouraging stats against Sri Lanka’s spinners as chasing in excess of 350 runs won’t be easy for the visitors

Matches

16-20 July – First Test at Galle International Cricket Stadium

24-28 July – Second Test at Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo

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Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc & wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood

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