Sri Lanka opt to bat first against Pakistan in T20 tri-nation series clash

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the third match of the T20 tri-nation series on Saturday.

The match is being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where both teams are looking to strengthen their position in the tournament.

Sri Lanka is seeking a turnaround after suffering a heavy 67-run defeat to Zimbabwe in their opening match.

In contrast, Pakistan entered the contest with confidence, having secured a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their first outing.

The match is expected to play a key role in shaping the race to the tri-series final.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: 1. Saim Ayub, 2. Sahibzada Farhan, 3. Babar Azam, 4. Salman Ali Agha, 5. Usman Khan, 6. Fakhar Zaman, 7. Muhammad Nawaz, 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Mohammad Wasim, 10. Salman Mirza, 11. Abrar Ahmed
 
Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis, 3. Kamil Mishara, 4. Kusal Janith Perera, 5. Dasun Shanaka, 6. Janith Liyanage, 7. Kamindu Mendis, 8. Wanindu Hasaranga, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, 11. Eshan Malinga