The concern among the Sri Lankan players raised after a horrific suicide bombing in Islamabad on November 11.
Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the first ODI match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan Cricket board shared a post on their social media handles where they confirmed that Matheesha Pathirana is unwell and will not be available for the selection.
On the way to the stadium, few of the masked terrorists attacked the Sri Lankan team bus where the five cricketers including skipper Kumar Sangakkara, his deputy, Mahela Jayawardene, Ajantha Mendis, Thilan Samaraweera and Tharanga Paravitarana were injured minorly.
After putting a competitive 171/6 as a target, Dasun Shanaka-led side bundled out Pakistan for 147 in 20 overs to win a thrilling Asia Cup 2022 final.
Although the match was a little one-sided at the end, Cricket Twitter was flooded with memes regarding Pakistan’s performance.
It was all sorted for the batter till the last minute when Dickwella dislodged the bails right at the moment Imam had his feet inches above the ground.