ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 8: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction CWC: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face off against one another in a classic Asian rivalry. The two continental giants and former world champions will be looking to reignite their past glories with an exceptional performance in the tournament. They will go head-on in the eighth match of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup

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While Pakistan automatically qualified for the World Cup, Sri Lanka had to win the World Cup qualifiers to make their way to the tournament.

Their path to the World Cup also sets expectations for the two sides. Pakistan is considered a strong favourite to at least make it to the knockouts of the tournament, whereas Sri Lanka takes the “Dark Horse” tag heading into the group stage

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction CWC: Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Group stage), ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Match 8
• Date: October 10, 2023
• Time: 2:00 PM (IST)
• Stadium: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction CWC: Head-to-Head in the ICC Cricket World Cup

Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s shared history in the ICC Cricket World Cup has been as long as it has been one-sided. The two countries have faced off on eight occasions in the World Cup, with the Men in Green winning seven of those bouts.

The most recent match between the two, in the 2019 edition, was washed out due to rain, bringing Sri Lanka’s win-tally over Pakistan in the ODI World Cup to 0.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction CWC: Expected Squads

Pakistan (Expected)

Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.

Sri Lanka (Expected)

Dasun Shanaka (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction CWC: Players to Watch

Pakistan

Always known for their pace attack, eyes will be on Pakistani fast bowlers going into the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The likes of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Nasim Shah will be coming together to light the tournament up with their pace.

Team captain and ICC no.1 ranked ODI batter Babar Azam will be the lynchpin of the team’s batting order. He will be flanked by experienced names like Muhammad Rizwan and in-form Iftikhar Ahmad. Eyes will also be on talented youngsters Mohammad Haris and Salman Ali Agha.

Sri Lanka

The defending champions will rely heavily on their big names with the support of the rest of the team. Leg-spinning all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and batter Dhananjaya de Silva are surely the pick of the bunch.

The Chennai Super Kings bowling duo of Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana have also established a place in the national side. They will play a vital role in their team’s success in the tournament

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction CWC: Expected Playing 11

Pakistan

1. Fakhar Zaman
2. Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
3. Saim Ayub
4. Babar Azam (c)
5. Mohammad Haris
6. Shadab Khan
7. Imad Wasim
8. Mohammad Nawaz
9. Haris Rauf
10. Shaheen Afridi
11. Naseem Shah

* The squad will be announced on the day of the match

Sri Lanka

1. Pathum Nissanka
2. Dimuth Karunaratne
3. Kusal Mendis (wk)
4. Sadeera Samarawickrama
5. Charith Asalanka
6. Dhananjaya de Silva
7. Dasun Shanaka (c)
8. Wanindu Hasaranga
9. Lahiru Kumara
10. Maheesh Theekshana
11. Matheesha Pathirana

* The squad will be announced on the day of the match

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction CWC and Pitch Report

The pitch of Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has seen a fairly equal win

percentage team both – betting and bowling first. However, in recent times, the pitch has shown a tendency to break down as the match progresses, supporting spinners in the final few overs.

While it looks like Sri Lanka has the better spin-duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, Pakistan clears when it comes to the batting line-up. That, coupled with the Men in Green’s world-class pace attack and decent spin option, they are the clear favourites to win this match.

Prediction: Pakistan will win Match 8 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka

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