Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Preview

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are playing a two-match Test Series in the UAE starting this Wednesday. The matches are being played on a neutral ground because Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan. In 2009, there was an incident in which seven Sri Lanka players were injured after an attack in Pakistan where they were playing. Due to teams refusing to play in Pakistan, the last two series (in 2014 and 2015) have been played in Sri Lanka and the home side won three of the five Tests and lost two.The last meeting in Pakistan happened in 2009 when both matches were drawn but overshadowed by the attack on players from Sri Lanka. The teams will also meet in five one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches. The second Test in Dubai will be a day-night match and for the first time, Sri Lanka have played a Test match at this time too.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Prediction

The prediction is for Pakistan to beat Sri Lanka in the series and first match. There have been 51 Test matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the records are quite similar. Pakistan have won 19 of those matches, Sri Lanka have won 14, and there have been 18 draws. Pakistan have won 85 out of 148 One Day Internationals (5 no results) earlier this year and 10 out of 15 T20 fixtures, the last played in 2016. It influences our Test Series betting tips. Pakistan have the players and experience to win the test series against Sri Lanka and so they should win the first match.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Betting Tips

Pakistan are sixth in the current Test World Rankings, one place ahead of Sri Lanka. They are in the same position for one-day cricket and two places ahead of their opponents in these matches. In T20 cricket, Pakistan are second in the current standings while Sri Lanka are eighth. Pakistan are the better team in all formats of cricket but do not have home advantage against Sri Lanka except in the third T20 match which is scheduled to take place in Lahore. However, they can win the first match and Ladbrokes have the best cricket betting odds. Pakistan have better and more experienced players than Sri Lanka and that is why they should win this match. The country have been playing at a higher level for many more years and more of their players are high in the world rankings for batting and bowling.

Rangana Herath has the form and record to be the top bowler for Sri Lanka in the first Test. He is fourth in the world for that discipline. Pakistan’s best bowler is 15th in the world so Sri Lanka have an edge with the ball. Herath is also at number 10 in the rankings for all-rounders and his role will be crucial. 10Bet offer the best Test series betting odds in this market so Herath is one of the cricket betting tips. At number seven Azhar Ali from Pakistan is the only player from the two nations in the top 20 of the test batting rankings. However, Sri Lanka have four players ranked from 22 to 33 and the second best Pakistan batsmen is Sarfraz Ahmed at number 27. Sri Lanka have a solid batting lineup while Pakistan are more about one man. The latter is one of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Series betting tips. Herath can take most wickets for Sri Lanka and is the best bowler in the squad.