PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction

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The men in green displayed a subpar batting performance, resulting in a meager total of 128 runs on a pitch where the Indian team amassed a colossal 356 runs. The openers' performance has been unsatisfactory, with Fakhar Zaman averaging just over 20 runs in this tournament, and Imam Ul-Haq failing to make an impact, except for his half-century against Bangladesh. There is speculation that Fakhar Zaman may be excluded from the upcoming match, and Saud Shakeel may be included in the middle order, with Mohammad Rizwan moving to the opening slot.

The middle order has also struggled to maintain consistency, with Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Iftikhar Ahmed failing to deliver. However, the pace attack has been a highlight of Pakistan's performance, with all three seamers, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah, exhibiting impressive bowling skills. Although they were taken for runs against India, we anticipate a strong comeback from them.

Injuries have compelled Pakistan to make one or possibly two changes to their lineup, with Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Shahnawaz Dahani potentially joining the team. The spin attack appears to be lacking, with Shadab Khan being the only full-time spinner on the team. Considering the nature of the pitch in the previous match, it may be beneficial to include someone like Mohammad Nawaz or Usama Mir to strengthen this aspect of the bowling unit.

The recent match has provided Sri Lanka with numerous learning opportunities. In order to regain their winning form, they must focus on improving their batting performance. The lackluster performances of Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne have been a persistent issue throughout the tournament.

Thus far, Sri Lanka has only managed to achieve one partnership of over 50 runs in four matches. This has placed undue pressure on the middle order, leading to their collapse under pressure, as was witnessed in their match against India. The key to success during the middle overs will lie with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis, who have been the top performers with the bat.

While Dhananjaya de Silva has managed to improve his performance, the form of Dasun Shanaka remains a concern. On the bowling front, the spinners were exceptional in the last match, claiming all 10 wickets against India.

If the pitch is similar to the one used in the India match, Sri Lanka has a genuine chance of defeating Pakistan. Dunith Wellalage and Charith Asalanka have been particularly effective during the middle overs, while Kasun Rajitha and Matheesha Pathirana will feature in the pace attack. However, the pace bowling unit remains a weak point and could prove to be their undoing.