SL vs PAK 1st Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Sri Lanka host Pakistan in the first of two Test Matches with this contest beginning on Saturday morning in Galle. The hosts come into this game after an innings and 39 run victory over Australia earlier this month. Pakistan’s last game in this format was a 115 run defeat to Australia. Read on as we preview this clash. The fixture begins at the Galle International Stadium at 10:00 local time.
Sri Lanka have had an up and down 12 months in this format but were very impressive against Australia last week. At home, on a spinning wicket, Sri Lanka are a very strong outfit.
Pakistan have not won any of their last three Tests and will be wary of a resurgent Sri Lanka in this match. However, with a powerful batting line-up, they will always be dangerous.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Match Live Streaming
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SL vs PAK Match Toss Prediction
Australia won the toss, chose to bat, posted 364 in their first innings, yet still lost by an innings last week in Galle. However, batting first and bowling last is the preferred approach and we expect both skippers to want to bat first,
SL vs PAK Pitch Report
The surface may well be a little more helpful to the batters but overall we expect to see a turning wicket in Galle. A par score in the first innings will be 400-450.
Weather Report
There should be five days of the temperature above 30 degrees during this game with a decent chance of rain interrupting the play on Day 2.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Match 2022
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
The hosts rolled the dice and gave three debuts ahead of their Second Test against Australia at Galle, the same venue as this Test, last week. Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana and Prabath Jayasuriya all got their first Test caps and we expect to see the same XI on this pitch for this fixture.
SL Key Players
- Dimuth Karunaratne - The skipper was back to his best in the final Test against Australia last week. He was one of the best performers in 2021 and looks to be back to his best in this format.
- Dinesh Chandimal - The number five batter was the difference between the sides against Australia. He hit 206 not out and was immovable in the Test at Galle earlier this month.
- Prabath Jayasuriya - Most players would be content with a wicket or two on their Test debut but Prabath Jayasuriya was unplayable at times. He took 6-59 in the second innings in the Second Test.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka were very poor in the First Test against Australia but showed remarkable skills and character to bounce back in the Second Test and record a huge victory.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha, Oshada Fernando
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Although the Pakistan side are at full strength ahead of this Test series, they know full well that they will need to be at their best if they are to emerge victorious. There will be no worries about the conditions in Galle but it will be tough against a resurgent Sri Lanka team.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam - The captain is always the reliable player for Pakistan to fall back upon. He hit 67 runs in his last test innings in March against Australia.
- Abdullah Shafique - The 22 year old opener averages 68.37 in this format after five appearances. He scored 81 runs in his last Test appearance in March.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi - No matter what the format or opposition, Afridi is always a threat to opposing batters. He has Test Match best figures of 10-94.
PAK Team Form
Pakistan were in very strong form before Australia came for a Test series earlier this year and are now suddenly looking for their first win in four Tests.
Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (c), Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Nauman Ali, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Head to Head
These two teams have been very well matched over the years with Pakistan holding the edge by four wins over Sri Lanka. There have been 19 draws over the years, a higher number than Sri Lanka have beaten Pakistan.
SL vs PAK Head to Head Stats in Tests
|
Matches Played |
SL Won |
PAK Won |
Tie |
Draw |
Overall |
55 |
16 |
20 |
0 |
19 |
Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Betting Odds
Pakistan come into this first game of the series as favourites with the bookies but pundits and bookmakers alike are expecting a very close contest.
Who will win Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Match?
You need patience and skill to bat long in Sri Lanka but there are players on both sides who can be relied upon to deliver big knocks ahead of this Test.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Betting Rate
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Prediction
This should be a fascinating Test series with Pakistan coming to Sri Lanka immediately after they have thrashed Australia. Pakistan have a strong squad and should be comfortable with the conditions in Galle but will face an almighty challenge. We are predicting a close game with Pakistan emerging with the victory.
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