PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction

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The opening partnership of Fakhar Zaman and Imam Ul-Haq has not been performing at their usual high standard recently, as they have only managed to achieve one partnership of 50 runs or more in the last eight matches. It is crucial for Pakistan that they regain their form and contribute significantly with the bat in order to compete effectively against strong opponents.

Babar Azam will play a pivotal role in the middle order as their key batsman. The team possesses several talented all-rounders, namely Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shadab Khan, who add depth to the batting lineup. In the previous match, the pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali performed admirably, collectively taking six wickets.

Nevertheless, the absence of a specialist spinner may prove costly for the team during the middle overs, potentially resulting in the opposition scoring more runs.

The absence of some of Sri Lanka's key bowlers, namely Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Dushamantha Chameera, has exposed vulnerabilities in their bowling lineup. This was evident in their recent match against South Africa, where they conceded a record-breaking 428 runs, leaving them with no chance of recovery.

In the upcoming match, the pace attack will be led by Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dilshan Madushanka. However, all three were taken for more than 8.5 runs per over in the last match, highlighting the need for them to improve their line and length.

The spin attack is limited, with only young Dunith Wellalage being a specialist spinner. In terms of batting, Kusal Mendis is in good form and will be a key player for Sri Lanka. However, the opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera have not been performing well recently.

Despite a prolonged period of poor form with the bat, skipper Dasun Shanaka managed to score a half-century in the last match, which is a positive sign. Additionally, Sri Lanka has a couple of all-rounders in Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva, who can contribute with both bat and ball.