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Sri Lanka Bowls First Against Pakistan

18 Oct

Summary

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Pakistan debuts 19-year-old wicketkeeper Saad Baig.
Key bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah play together.

Sri Lanka has won the toss in the inaugural match of the tri-series, opting to bowl first against Pakistan on a sunny day. This marks the fourth consecutive toss victory for Sri Lanka on the current tour.

The visiting Sri Lankan team has included four seam bowlers and one specialist legspinner, Sachindu Colombage. Pakistan, meanwhile, has handed a debut to 19-year-old wicketkeeper Saad Baig.

Pakistan's bowling unit will see captain Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah playing together in an ODI for the first time since the 2025 Champions Trophy. Additionally, seam allrounder Faheem Ashraf is in the side, with Arafat Minhas serving as the spin option. Salman Agha returns to international play for the first time since his departure from Pakistan's tour of England.

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