The test series that we were waiting for begins today, with the first match that is going to start at 11:00 am according to Pakistan time.
Pakistan Vs Sri lanka Test Series Live
The first test of two match series will be played at Sheikh Zahid stadium, in Abu Dhabi. Whereas the 2nd test match is going to be played at Dubai international cricket stadium that is going to be a day and night match, on October, 06.
Pakistan Vs Sri lanka Test Series Live
Toss And Pitch Report
The Sri lanka’s captain won the toss and elected to bat first on a slightly green pitch.
Squads
Haris Sohail and Sami Aslam are going to play in the replacement of (Misbah & Younis), however, there will be a difference in the batting order compared to previous match.
Pakistan Xi:
Shan Masood, Sami Aslam, Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Sarfraz Ahmed (c/wk), Mohammad Amir, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Hasan Ali.
There was possibility of a change for the 22-year old Sadeera Samarawickramain to come in the top order players for Sri lanka, but the team management decided to go with the experienced Karunaratne.
Sri Lanka Xi:
Kaushal Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Rangana Herath, Suranga Lakmal, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep.
Match Officials
Richard Kettleborough is going to be the TV umpire.
Andy Pycroft is going to be the match referre.
Ian Gould was settled to officiate the match but he is going to miss this match because of his illness.
Richard Kettlebrogh is in the replacement of Ian Gould and will supervise the match with Nigel Llong.
New Rules
The ICC new rules will affect this match.