Pakistan will be up against Sri Lanka in the 8th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on October 10 at 2:00 PM IST.
PAK vs SL (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Match 8
Date: October 10, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
PAK vs SL (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka), Match 8 Preview
Pakistan have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Sri Lanka have also played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.958 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.040 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.620 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.438 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.883 |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.883 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.438 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.800 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.040 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.149 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Super Four - Match 5 of the Asia Cup 2023 where Mohammad Rizwan scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 136 match fantasy points while Kusal Mendis topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 131 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Pakistan against the Netherlands, Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 81 runs. The top fantasy player for Pakistan was Haris Rauf who scored 115 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against South Africa, South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka was Kusal Mendis who scored 110 fantasy points.
PAK vs SL, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 262 runs. The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Temperature will hover around 31°C with 50% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.21 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 62% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
PAK vs SL, Head-to-Head
In the 156 matches played between these 2 teams, Pakistan's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 322 | 64.4 | 0 | 0 | 68, 103, 86, 2, 63 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 364 | 72.8 | 0 | 0 | 76, 158, 22, 17, 91 | - |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 214 | 42.8 | 0 | 0 | 5, 90, 80, 29, 10 | - |
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 322 runs averaging 64.4 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Kusal Mendis is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 76, 158, 22, 17 and 91 runs at an average of 72.8 per match.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Babar Azam is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 214 runs averaging 42.8 per match.
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 1 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 2, 2, 28, 0 | 1, 1, 3, 1, 2 |
| Usama Mir | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 15, 0, 0, 2, 20 | 2, 2, 1, 0, 2 |
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Dilshan Madushanka has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player bowls off-break and in the recent 5 matches, Maheesh Theekshana has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is a bowler and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a leg-break bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 10, 8, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Shadab Khan | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 32, 9, 16, 3, 6 | 1, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 9, 83, 7, 47, 23 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is an all-rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dunith Wellalage is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Shadab Khan is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 32, 9, 16, 3 and 6 runs at an average of 13.2 per match.
- Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Iftikhar Ahmed is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 169 runs averaging 33.8 per match.
PAK vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 322 | 64.4 | 0 | 0 | 68, 103, 86, 2, 63 | - |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 1 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 364 | 72.8 | 0 | 0 | 76, 158, 22, 17, 91 | - |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 2, 2, 28, 0 | 1, 1, 3, 1, 2 |
| Usama Mir | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 15, 0, 0, 2, 20 | 2, 2, 1, 0, 2 |
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Mohammad Rizwan is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 68, 103, 86, 2 and 63 runs averaging 64.4 per match.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Dilshan Madushanka is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 3 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Kusal Mendis has scored 364 runs averaging 72.8 per match.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Maheesh Theekshana has taken 1, 1, 3, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a leg-break bowler and in the last 5 matches, Usama Mir has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
PAK vs SL Squad Information
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim and Zaman Khan.
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana.
PAK vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Fakhar Zaman and Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mohammad Wasim and Usama Mir
Captain: Shadab Khan
Vice-Captain: Matheesha Pathirana
Photo credit: Alamy
