The ODI tri-series featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan and England gets underway today, with Sri Lanka taking on hosts Pakistan in the opening day-night match in Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka have added Lahiru Udara to their ODI squad as an opening batter following Pathum Nissanka’s injury.
Sri Lanka will also be without Wanindu Hasaranga for the tournament due to injury. Maheesh Theekshana and Sachindu Colombage are expected to shoulder the responsibility of leading the spin attack.
The pace attack comprises Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka and Eshan Malinga.
Meanwhile, Pakistan have left Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat out of their ODI squad. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are expected to open the batting for the hosts.
Today’s match is scheduled to begin at 1.30 p.m. Sri Lanka time. Sri Lanka’s next fixture will be against England on the 22nd.
