Hyderabad: Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in their second match of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 here in Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad.
Pakistan and Lankans sides have made one change each for the match.
Shaheen replaced out of form Fakhar Zaman with Abdullah Shafique . While Sri Lanka have brought in Maheesh Theekshana in the place of Kasun Rajitha.
🚨 TOSS & PLAYING XI 🚨
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 10, 2023
Sri Lanka win the toss and elect to bat first 🏏
One change to our team today 👇#PAKvSL | #DattKePakistani | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/fZc7b2kjyM
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka said they opted to bat first as they saw some turn in the later part of the game in the last couple of matches. However, he added that his bowlers will need to hit the right areas and variations.
On the other hand, Babar said that the pitch looks dry and good, saying that the first 10 overs will be very crucial.
Sri Lanka Playing XI 👥👥#LankanLions #SLvPAK #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/3jz28FMde2
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 10, 2023
“We’ve been here for one-and-a-half weeks — we know the wicket and the outfield,” said the Pakistani skipper adding that Pakistan has a good record against Sri Lanka in the World Cup.
