Sri Lanka would take on Pakistan in the 1st Test match of the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2014 Cricket Tournament played at Galle International Stadium, Galle. PAK vs SL 1st test Schedule to begins at 10:00 Local Time (04:30 GMT). Star Sports Website live streaming the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2014 Series.
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The selectors resisted making too many changes to the team that lost 0-1 to South Africa. Dinesh Chandimal was axed while Lahiru Thirimanne should consider himself lucky to be given an extended run. Opener, Upul Tharanga showed improvement in his game after making a comeback against South Africa and has deservedly hung on to the opener’s slot. Kaushal Silva has been impressive,although he would be the first to admit he hasn’t made most of his starts. The skipper himself is in the middle of a serious run of scores. The trouble for the hosts starts thereafter though, the tail,barring Rangana Herath hasn’t shown any propensity to contribute with the bat while the number six batting spot remains unfilled.
After loss the test series against South Africa 1-0, Sri Lanka looking to fight hard against Pakistan. Dinesh Chandimal was axed while Lahiru Thirimanne should consider himself lucky to be given an extended run. Opener, Upul Tharanga showed improvement in his game after making a comeback against South Africa and has deservedly hung on to the opener’s slot. Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene are the big strenght for Sri Lankan Batting. The hosts went with three spinners for the 2nd Test against South Africa at SSC, but with Ajantha Mendis cut from the squad, Dhammika Prasad might partner Eranga with the new ball. Rangana Herath and Dilruwan Perera were the stand-out performers against South Africa, and will be expected to do a similar role again.
Misbah-ul-Haq’s men have had a decent period of rest going into the series and also have plenty of positive memories from the last time the two teams played. Down 1-0 in the 3-match Test series and needing to chase 302 from 59 overs to level the series at Sharjah, Azhar Ali and Misbah himself set up a thrilling victory in near darkness. There have been no major surprises in the tour party with Umar Akmal making a comeback into the Test team after a hiatus of three years.He will fight with Asad Shafiq for the final batting spot. In bowling Junaid Khan will lead a pretty raw pace unit with Mohammad Talha expected to partner him. The spin twins, Saeed Ajmal and Abdur Rehamn, who have proved themselves in sub-continental conditions will continue to lead the spin attack.
Pakistan Squad: Ahmed Shehzad, Khurram Manzoor, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Umar Akmal(w), Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Junaid Khan, Saeed Ajmal, Abdur Rehman, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Talha, Rahat Ali, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shan Masood
Sri Lanka Squad: Kaushal Silva, Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews(c), Niroshan Dickwella(w), Dilruwan Perera, Rangana Herath, Shaminda Eranga, Dhammika Prasad, Chanaka Welegedara, Nuwan Pradeep, Kithuruwan Vithanage
Match Info
Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test , Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2014
Date: Wed, Aug 06, 2014 – Sun, Aug 10, 2014
Start Time: 4:30 AM GMT
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Umpires: Ian Gould, Bruce Oxenford
3rd Umpire: Richard Illingworth
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft