Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I of the three matches bilateral series on Oct 5, 2019. The action will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The home team defeated Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded three matches ODI series by 2-0. Pakistan will now look forward to winning the T20I series against a less competitive Sri Lankan side. Due to security concern, Lankan players like Lasith Malinga, Angelo Matthews and Dimuth Karunaratne withdrew their name from the series. Meanwhile, fans who are looking forward to making Dream11 team prediction for PAK vs SL 1st T20I match should scroll down for details. We will help you out to pick the best all-rounders, wicket-keepers, batsmen and bowlers for your Dream11 team.Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, Cricket Score 1st T20I Match.

Pakistan team will be led by Sarfaraz Ahmed while Sri Lanka will play under the captaincy of Dasun Shanaka. Pakistan team displayed a class show in the ODI series where they performed well in all departments-batting, bowling and fielding. The 1st ODI was washed out due to rain, however, the 2nd ODI and 3rd ODI took place properly. Babar Azam who has been named the vice-captain of the team scored a century in the 2nd ODI. While Sri Lankan batsman Danushka Gunathilaka scored 133 runs from 134 balls in the 3rd ODI which vent in vain as Pakistan chased down the target of 298 runs.

PAK vs SL – Dream11 Team Prediction – Wicket-Keepers: We should select one wicket-keeper for our Dream11 team, although we have the option to pick upto four wicket-keepers. We should go for Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed.

PAK vs SL– Dream11 Team Prediction – Batsmen:  We can pick upto six batsmen, however, we should go for only four batsmen. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman from Pakistan should be included in the team, while from Sri Lanka Danushka Gunathilaka and Avishka Fernando should be added in the team.

PAK vs SL – Dream11 Team Prediction: All-rounders: Two all-rounders should make a place in your Dream11 team. Shehan Jayasurya from Sri Lanka and Imad Wasim of Pakistan will be an ideal choice.

PAK vs SL– Dream11 Team Prediction: Bowlers: Now we have four empty slots left for the team. The balance space should be filled by Mohammed Amir, Usman Shinwari, Shadab Khan of Pakistan and Kasun Rajitha from Sri Lanka.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Dream11 Team Prediction: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Danushka Gunathilaka, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Avishka Fernando, Shehan Jayasurya, Imad Wasim, Usman Shinwari, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Kasun Rajitha.

Pakistan is currently the number one T20I team as per latest ranking, while Sri Lanka is on number eight. The host will look forward to giving some good entertainment to the crowd at Lahore. Pakistan is the strongest T20I side when compared to Sri Lankan team, however, Dasun Shanaka and his men have the ability to upset the home team.

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