SL vs PAK 1st Test LIVE Score: The first test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is all set to take place on July 16 at the Galle International Stadium. Pakistan are returning to Sri Lanka a year after their historic 342-run chase in the first test of the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka in 2022. The score also happened to be the highest-ever recorded chase in Galle. This match will be the first Test of the new WTC Cycle (2023–25) for both sides. While hosts Sri Lanka finished 5th in the last cycle, Pakistan found themselves in the seventh spot, ahead of just West India and Bangladesh.
Both sides haven’t played test cricket in a long while. Sri Lanka last played in April, when they demolished an inexperienced Ireland 2-0 at home (both matches in Galle). Pakistan, on the other hand, drew their last Test series 0-0 against New Zealand in December 2022–January 23 at home.
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Pakistan toured Sri Lanka exactly a year ago, in July. A series that saw them play both Tests at Galle. The series got off to a great start with Pakistan chasing down 342, but the hosts turned the tide around and completed a comprehensive win by 246 runs in the second test.
Match Details
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test |
| Date & Time | July 16-July 20 & 10:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Galle International Stadium, Galle |
SL vs PAK: Live Streaming & Broadcast
The Live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India. The tournament will be broadcast on TV on the Sony Sports Network.
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Nauman Ali, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
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