SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 2nd Test

SL vs PAK Team Previews:

Sri Lanka (SL) will face the challenge of Pakistan (PAK) in the second fixture of the bilateral Test series at Galle. The first red-ball match witnessed Pakistan winning the game by four wickets. After taking a lead of four runs in the first innings, Sri Lanka set a target of 342 for the visitors. However, Pakistan’s batters were clinical to successfully chase down the highest-ever total at this venue.

In this game, Pathum Nissanka can replace Oshada Fernando, while Lakshitha Manasinghe is likely to make his debut in place of injured Maheesh Theekshana in Sri Lanka’s XI.

Pakistan will miss the services of Shaheen Afridi due to a knee injury, and Haris Rauf can replace him in the line-up.

Match Details:

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test

Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle

Date & Time: 24th July-28th July at 10:00 AM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test, Pitch Report:

The pitch is expected to continue its assistance to the spinners in opposing the batters to post a big score on the board. It will be relatively easy against the pacers, and the teams would look to follow a balanced approach. A total of around 300 should be a good score for both teams.

Injury News:

• Maheesh Theekshana has sustained a hand injury and will be unavailable for this game.
• Shaheen Afridi will not be a part of this fixture due to a knee injury.

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test, Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka:

Oshada Fernando/ Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha

Pakistan:

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (c), Agha Salman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Top Picks for SL vs PAK Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

Babar Azam:

The seasoned campaigner was again the best batter for the Pakistan team. He scored a total of 174 runs and helped the team to cross the line.

Abdullah Shafique:

The talented youngster was terrific in delivering an unbeaten innings of 160 in the first Test and will be one of the best picks for your fantasy team.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Mohammad Nawaz:

He scalped a total of six wickets and contributed 24 runs with the willow in the first red-ball fixture of the series.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Yasir Shah:

The experienced spinner was impressive with his stock deliveries to pick up five wickets in the first Test.

Prabath Jayasuriya:

He has been in sensational form with his wicket-taking abilities. He picked up nine wickets in the first game.

Top Picks – Wicketkeeper

Dinesh Chandimal:

Sri Lanka’s key batter Chandimal returned with knocks of 74 and 94* in the first Test, and will look to be the key run-scorers once again in this Test match.

SL vs PAK Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (vc), Imam Ul Haq, Dimuth Karunaratne, Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Nawaz, Dhananjaya de Silva, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Prabath Jayasuriya

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Rizwan, Dinesh Chandimal, Abdullah Shafique (c), Babar Azam, Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Nawaz, Ramesh Mendis, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Prabath Jayasuriya (vc)

SL vs PAK Risky Captaincy Choices:

Mohammad Rizwan:

Although Rizwan contributed 59 in the first game, he has been inconsistent in the longest format.

Dimuth Karunaratne:

SL skipper is in bad form and has not been able to convert starts into big innings. He could only score 17 runs in the first Test.

Players you should avoid:

Azhar Ali:

Azhar might be given a miss in your fantasy team in this game. He has been struggling in international cricket and has only 9 runs to his name.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.