In this Test series, some hopes are coming from the two teams which include Pakistan and Sri Lanka and it is likely to fade prematurely. Post another series of the ODI loss – ninth in a row – Sri Lanka finds themselves very familiar in the country and at the match.
Though in a spot in the second match, Sarfraz Ahmed’s men found can see some favors are coming towards them and the match. The teams both Pakistan and Sri Lanka mastered in the opposition cannot afford to be unworried even for brief periods of this match. Sri Lanka had them the score of 101 for 6 in the 28th but the team failed to execute the finishing move.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI Match Highlights Result
By the time the next wicket fell in the 50th over which forms the centurion Azam, the hosts had collected enough runs to last – which eventually can emerge as the winner.
The 109-run partnership for the seventh wicket and the partnership between Shadab Khan and Azam must serve as a polite for the team Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka is also going to address their bowling issues which will be displayed in the middle overs.
Lahiru Gamage and Suranga Lakmal have been doing the damage up front but the spinners can put some pressure on the match, this is something which their Pakistani counterparts are experts in.
But it will not help their spin department comprises Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan – which is going to well assist by the experience of Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik. Sri Lanka’s batting failures will come as the shabby efforts and Pakistan will be showcased its bowling. The other day, just four of the Sri Lankan batsmen they managed to touch the worth heights.
While a day’s break for an ODI game which needs another venue and it will be justified the logistical ease for the match Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, it does leave the defeated with little time so that the opposite team can go through some loss.
This is going to happen in this match, the team Sri Lanka can face some dilemma in the much-touted match Pakistan vs Sri Lanka and it will be the witness regarding playing the third T20I in Pakistan.
Although the SLC claims to have addressed the issue, and it can give a permanent solution.
Amid all this, Sri Lankan players need to play the match which is turned to be the primary job.
They really don’t need much inspiration but they just prove their worth.
In Pakistan, they have an opponent which is perfect being oblivious to the issues and the players have no control for the same.
When: Wednesday, October 18 at 3:00 PM Local Time (4:30 PM IST)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Expectations: The wicket was on the slower side the other day which is anticipated in the ODI leg before the teams move to Sharjah for the final 2 ODI match.
Teams:
Sri Lanka (From): Niroshan Dickwella(w), Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Gamage, Vishwa Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Chamara Kapugedera, Upul Tharanga(c), Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Milinda Siriwardana, Thisara Perera and Seekkuge Prasanna
Pakistan (From): Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed(w/c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Rumman Raees, Junaid Khan, Usman Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, Haris Sohail, Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam and Fahim Ashraf.
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Series:
Sri Lanka V/S Pakistan in UAE, 2017
Date & Time:
Oct 18, 03:00 PM LOCAL
Match
Pak vs SL, 3rd ODI, Pakistan v Sri Lanka in UAE, 2017
Date
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Time
11:00 AM GMT
Venue
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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