Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Predictions – red-hot Dinusha to deny Pakistan a home win
Sri Lanka are tipped to win their fixture against Pakistan, with odds of 2.7 reflecting their prospects. Sonal Dinusha is expected to play a significant role, with a specific prediction of scoring 70 or more runs. Mohammad Abbas is also highlighted as a key player for Pakistan. The main recommendation is a Sri Lanka win, supported by the anticipated standout performances of Dinusha and Abbas.
- Pakistan lost their last Test series 3-0 to England.
- Sri Lanka’s batter have been scoring heavily in Tests.
- Can Sri Lanka’s batters maintain their form to deny Pakistan a fifth win in six Tests against the visitors?
Sonal Dinusha has 3 centuries in his last 4 Test innings (Getty Images).
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Predictions
Pakistan have lost four of their last five Tests and look vulnerable against a Sri Lanka side that has been putting in some strong performances against quality opposition.
- Pakistan’s Shan Masood has scored 95, 82 & 22* in his last 5 knocks.
- Pakistan’s Azan Awais has scores of 167, 34, 62, 29 & 50 in his last 8 innings.
- Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas took 4/73 & 5/57 in the 2nd Test vs England.
- Pakistan have lost 4 of their last 5 Tests.
- Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha hit 100, 84, 103 & 103* in his last 4 Test knocks.
- Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis has scored 44, 62* & 131 in 5 innings.
- Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando has figures of 4/31 & 4/106 in his last 2 Test innings.
Head-to-Head
Pakistan have won four and lost one of their last five Tests against Sri Lanka stretching back from 2023 to 2019.
Pakistan Form
After sharing the two-Test series 1-1 with the West Indies Pakistan lost 3-0 away to England.
Babar Azam got back in form with 76 in the second innings of the 3rd Test and although he comes into the Test with a string of scores under 45 in all formats he averages 42.98 in Tests and is always worth backing to perform with the bat. Shan Masood has innings of 82 and 22* in his last two knocks and scored 95 in his last Test innings.
Mohammad Abbas starred in the recent Test series against England and was his side’s Player of the Series with 13 wickets in the three Tests. Razaullah took 4/148 in the first innings of the 3rd Test against England.
Sri Lanka Form
Sri Lanka have just one win in their last five Tests, which was by an innings and 78 runs over Bangladesh. They have secured two draws in those five matches as well, so they are playing competitive cricket.
Sonal Dinusha has been in incredible form, racking up innings of 100, 84, 103 and 103* in the two Tests against India. He is averaging 86.57 in Tests after nine innings with three tons and two half-centuries.
Sri Lanka’s Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored 80 & 92 in his last 2 Test innings while Kamindu Mendis has been in strong form in whiteball cricket, scoring 44, 62* and 131 in five innings. Asitha Fernando starred with the ball against India, picking up 2/63, 4/31 & 4/106 in India’s 3 innings in the series.
Team News
Pakistan's revised squad features three uncapped fast-bowling and batting options alongside the returning Aamer Jamal. Sri Lanka have a more settled core, although Nissanka's absence is a significant setback.
Pakistan (possible XI): Azan Awais, Mohammad Taha, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori, Arafat Minhas, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Saqib Khan.
Sri Lanka (possible XI): Lahiru Udara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara.
Verdict
Sri Lanka are tipped to win at odds of 2.7, with Mohammad Abbas and Sonal Dinusha backed to star for their sides.
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