Babar Azam-led Pakistan will take on hosts Sri Lanka in the first match of the two-match Test series, starting on Sunday (July 16) at the beautiful Galle Cricket Stadium. The last time the two Asian cricket giants met during the tournament, the series ended in a 1-1 draw. Both the teams would like to ensure that the result is better for them this time. Pakistan have had to go through a tough time in the longer format in recent times. He has not won a single match in his last fiber test. At home, they lost three Tests against England while New Zealand drew two matches in Pakistan. Babar and his men would like to rectify the mistakes and come out on top at the end of the series. On the other hand, Sri Lanka beat Ireland 2-0 in their latest bilateral Test series. However, Pakistan will be a tougher challenge and facing the Green in Maine will be a completely different ball game for the islanders.
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All eyes will be on Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is making a comeback into the Test side. Shaheen has had a knee problem. He has played for Pakistan on and off in the last one year after injuring his knee while playing a Test in Sri Lanka. Incidentally, he is also making a comeback to serious red-ball cricket in the island nation. Let us see how he fares in the two Test matches.
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Here is everything you need to know related to Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test match.
On which date will the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan be played?
The first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will take place on Sunday, July 16.
Where will the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test match be played?
The first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be played at Galle International Stadium.
What time does the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan start?
The first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will start at 9:30 am IST on Sunday.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test match in India?
The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India.
How can I watch live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test match in India?
The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match will be live streamed in India on SonyLiv and Fancode app.
Squad:
Pakistani squadSquad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Huraira, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Aamer Jamal, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Imam -ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed
sri lanka team: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjay de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Vishwa Fernando, Lakshita Manasinghe











