This is an important match for the Pakistan cricket team in the ICC World Cup 2023. But, in this match, you will see the planning of Pakistan cricket in upcoming matches. Sri Lanka had some pressure when they conceded 428 runs against South Africa. So, this will be the big test of Sri Lankan bowling.
Pakistan Opening Batting Concerns
The biggest concern of this match is Fakhar Zaman`s batting. In the previous match of Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2023, Fakhar Zaman failed to score runs. In 10 innings, Fakhar Zaman’s highest score was 25 runs. So, Pakistan Cricket needs Fakhar Zaman to perform and score a big total. Also, we need runs from Imam-ul-Haq because they are our pillars of batting. If the opening partnership is burst then other batters will play easily. Babar Azam is the player to watch in this match. But, opening batters is also on the watch list of cricket experts.
Pakistan Bowling Plans
Pakistan bowling plans are simple. They start with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali with the new ball. In the previous vs Netherlands in ICC World Cup 2023, the spinners bowled well. So, the spinners taking wickets in the previous match is a good sign for the team in the middle overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are on the watch list of cricket pundits. Haris Rauf has speed and aggression which is fear for the opposition’s batting side. Shaheen Shah Afridi’s length and accuracy will be useful in the starting overs. Hasan Ali`s role is to give tough time to Batters.
Plan of Pakistan Against Sri Lanka
The plan for Pakistan will be to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the ICC World Cup 2023. The reason is the duo factor in 2nd innings bowling which is difficult for the fielding side. Pakistan cricket team could take advantage of this situation and try to win the match.
