Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Preview

Pakistan dominated the One-Day International series to win 5-0 and will be confident of continuing that form in the first of three Twenty20 Internationals. Pakistan have never lost a Twenty20 series to Sri Lanka and the hosts will be keen to win another series as they look to surpass New Zealand as the best team in 20-over cricket in the world. As we compare odds on cricket, it will be interesting to see if Pakistan can continue their dominance or if Sri Lanka will buck the trend and get a much-needed win.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Prediction

As we look at the first match of the Twenty20 series in more detail, our betting tips suggest Pakistan will continue their dominance over Sri Lanka and they will indeed go on to take a lead in the best of three T20 series. Sri Lanka failed to win a match the last time the two sides met in the shortest form of the game, and are without their key all-rounder and captain Angelo Mathews. They are sitting a lowly eighth in the ICC rankings, but have enjoyed some half-decent form in the format. They have won five out of their last eight matches, including series wins against South Africa and Australia, before a tied series with Bangladesh. They will be hopeful of upsetting the odds and winning a first T20 series against Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Betting Tips

Pakistan enjoyed an easy time of it in the five-match One-Day-International series and will be hoping those fortunes continue in this game. They have lost just twice in their last 11 matches, one of which was to a World XI, and are full of confidence heading into the match. Given their dominance in the 50 over game and their superior ranking it is hard to see past Pakistan to win the match and most likely the series. With all that in mind, Pakistan are great value with Betway at 4/11 just to win the game.

Pakistan legend Misbah Ul-Haq had a brilliant record in calling the toss of a coin, landing nearly 52% and It proved critical as they won the World T20 and dominated the shortest format for a long period of time. In the shortest format of the game, any edge is crucial and especially in the UAE, it is crucial to have the choice to get first use of the pitch. If Pakistan can win the toss they will no doubt set a strong a platform and set a tough total for Sri Lanka to chase. With that in mind Pakistan are good value at 10/11 to win the coin toss with Unibet.