PAK vs SL, 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

The much-anticipated ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka are now fully prepared for the second match, with the hosts holding a slim 1-0 lead after securing a narrow six-point victory in the thrilling series opener.

The first match was a high-scoring affair that saw Pakistan’s middle order, led by an exceptional century of Salman Ali Agha (105*), save the innings of 95/4 to post a tough total of 299/5. Sri Lanka fought valiantly in the run chase, with talented all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga playing a destructive 59-run knock, but ultimately fell just short, ensuring the pressure is firmly on the visitors to level the series in this crucial second encounter at the same venue.

PAK vs SL, 2nd ODI: Match Details

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is highly expected to remain a batter-friendly surface, having already sustained a total of 299 in the first ODI. The average first innings score at this venue in ODIs hovers around 244, but recent matches have shown that it can easily be pushed to 300 or more.

The surface tends to offer some early movement to fast bowlers, which the Pakistani Haris Rauf exploited with a four-wicket haul in the first match. However, the terrain flattens out quickly, making stroke play easier. The tops should have a greater impact as the game progresses, spinning Hasaranga’s wrist and Abrar Ahmed crucial. Given the result and the nature of the surface in the first match, the team that wins the toss will likely prefer to play first and drop back to pursue a target under the lights.

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Team dynamics and key players

Pakistan: The home side will be confident after their maiden ODI win, which was saved by the middle-order partnership between Salman Ali Agha And Hussein Talat. The first order including Babar Azam And Fakhar Zamanwill be keen to convert their starts into big scores, as they failed to capitalize in the series opener. Bowling attack remains strong, led by captain’s pace Shaheen Afridi and the impact of Rauf, who will be key in taking early wickets and stemming the flow of runs in the death overs.

Sri Lanka: The visitors will feel like they let the first game slip away after a promising start to their opening matches, Pathum Nissanka And Kamil Mishara. The accent for the captain Charith Asalanka will be to ensure the intermediate order, including itself and Where in Mendiperforms better under pressure to support Hasaranga’s efforts. The bowling unit, despite Hasaranga’s three wickets, needs to be more disciplined, especially against Pakistan’s lower-order batters, to restrict the hosts to a more manageable total.

PAK vs SL, 2nd ODI: Match of the Day Prediction

Case 1:

• Pakistan wins the toss and bats first
• Pakistan powerplay score: 50-60 (10 overs)
• Pakistan total score: 280-300

Case 2:

• Sri Lanka win the toss and bat first
• Sri Lanka Powerplay Score: 55-65 (10 overs)
• Sri Lanka total score: 265-285

Match Result: Pakistan wins the contest

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