Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-10-18
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the opening match of the ODI tri-series. Saad Baig made his debut for Pakistan.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening match of a One-Day International tri-series against Pakistan. Wicket-keeper-batter Saad Baig made his debut for the Pakistani team. The match is the first in a series that also includes Afghanistan.
This series represents an early test for the new-look Pakistani squad and offers Sri Lanka an opportunity to gain momentum. The decision to bowl first indicates a strategic approach by the Sri Lankan captain, aiming to utilize early conditions to their advantage against the home side.
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All sources: Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening match of an ODI tri-series against Pakistan, with Saad Baig making his debut for the Pakistani team.
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Wicket-keeper-batter Saad Baig was handed his Pakistan debut as Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first in the One-Day International tri-series opener against the hosts at the Rawalpindi...
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