Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the opening One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series today (November 11) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The day-night encounter is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. (Sri Lanka time), with both teams eager to make a strong start to the series.
The Lankan side, led by Kusal Mendis, will be looking to capitalize on recent form and build momentum ahead of next year’s international fixtures, while Babar Azam’s Pakistan aims to assert dominance on home soil.
The remaining two ODIs are slated to be played at the same venue later this week.
Cricket fans are anticipating an exciting contest as both teams feature a mix of experienced players and promising new talent.
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Udara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamil Mishara, Jeffrey Vandersay
Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah Khan
