Pakistan is set to face Sri Lanka in their second match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, October 10. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will play host to the clash. Pakistan is entering the match with confidence following their convincing victory over the Netherlands in their World Cup opener, and they will strive to maintain their winning streak. In contrast, Sri Lanka began their campaign with a loss to South Africa. Ahead of the match, let’s take a look at the pitch report for the PAK vs SL clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has three different types of pitches , including black soil, red soil, and a combination of both. In the recent PAK vs NED match, it appeared that they used a hard and dry surface, possibly a black soil wicket. This surface allowed pacers to generate some bounce, but the surface was still favorable for batters. While, black soil pitches offer extra bounce, providing batters with opportunities to score freely.
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Conversely, red soil pitches tend to dry up quickly and become more helpful for slower bowlers and spinners as the game progresses. We expect that pitches with a combination of both characteristics will offer a balanced challenge. In the nine ODIs played at this venue, teams batting first have had a slight advantage, but teams chasing have also come close in those matches. Hence, similar conditions are expected in the upcoming Pakistan vs Sri lanka clash scheduled for Tuesday.
Match Details
- Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Match 8, ICC World Cup 2023
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
PAK vs SL: Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha
