Three-match T20I series between Sri Lanka And Pakistan moves to its second location Rangiri Dambulla International StadiumThe visiting team has maintained a lead of 1-0. Pakistan achieved the modest target of 129 runs with 20 balls to spare and won by six wickets in the first match. Shadab Khan’s all-round talent and Sahebzada Farhan’s Scored a half century. It is a do or die match for the Lankan Lions to retain the series. Their batting corps, which struggled to capitalize on starts in the first game, will have to step up against a disciplined Pakistan attack that has become increasingly acclimated to local conditions ahead of next month’s World Cup.
SL vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Match Details
- date and time: 9 January (Friday); 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM local
- venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Head-to-head record (T20I):
Matches played: 28 | Pakistan won: 17 | Sri Lanka won: 11 | No results: 0
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium pitch report
The pitch of the second T20 match is also expected to be the same as the first, which will see a balanced contest with a slight tilt towards the bowlers. Although the track is generally good for batting, in the first game the ball stopped for a while, making it difficult for the home team to cross the line. Historically, teams batting first have won 60% of the matches at this venue; However, Pakistan’s easy chase in the opening match proved that dew can significantly affect the second innings. Given the result of the previous match, the captain who won the toss may strongly consider bowling first again to avoid the late evening humidity affecting the spinners’ grip.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Team dynamics and key players
Sri Lanka: There is immense pressure on the hosts to fix their batting problems. Whereas Zenith Lianaz Showed resilience with 40 featuring the top order in the first match Pathum Nissanka And Kusal Mendis Failed to fire. The bowling unit was led by spin. Wanindu Hasaranga And Mahesh TheekshanaWas economical but lacked the wicket-taking spark required to defend low scores. To level the series, Sri Lanka need their ‘Big Three’ in the batting department to score between 160-170, giving their spinners a chance to dictate terms in the middle overs.
Pakistan: Pakistan’s decision to test the depth of its bench is paying off, as the young team looks hungry and disciplined. salman mirza Had his best performance with the ball in the first T20I by taking 3 wickets for 18 runs. Shadab Khan Proved why his comeback is important for the upcoming World Cup. Sahebzada Farhan Has continued to pace the innings effectively, providing a platform for aggressive hitters Saim AyyubWith the momentum of a 1-0 lead and a highly balanced bowling attack that takes advantage of Dambulla’s bounce, Pakistan look set to clinch the series in this match,
SL vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Sri Lanka won the toss and bowled first
- Pakistan Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Pakistan’s total score: 155-170
Case 2:
- Pakistan won the toss and bowled first
- Sri Lanka Powerplay Score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Sri Lanka’s total score: 140-155
Match result: Pakistan is predicted to win the competition
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