Match Details
Fixture: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Date & Time: 23 September, 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Tournament: T20I (Playing XI not announced yet)
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Recent form:
Pakistan: L, W, L, W, L (mixed; volatility in results)
Sri Lanka: L, W, W, W, W (momentum with 4 wins in last 5)
H2H snapshot: Recent edge with SL (SL W,W in latest head-to-heads).
Set-up: Abu Dhabi has played balanced but leans slightly towards pacers, especially in the second innings. Sri Lanka’s recent chasing record is strong; Pakistan’s results when batting first have been up-and-down.
Win Probability (pre-toss)
Team | Chance |
|---|---|
Sri Lanka | 56% |
Pakistan | 44% |
(Based on recent form, venue trend favoring chase, and current fantasy outputs.)
Pitch & Venue Analysis — Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Ground dimensions: ~65m square, 76m straight.
Pitch type: Balanced; make an even selection of batters and bowlers.
Avg 1st inns score: ~160
Avg wickets/innings: ~6
Toss trend (venue): Win toss → Chase (60%) vs Bat first (40%).
Win method split: Chasing sides have won ~60%.
Pace vs Spin (Fantasy output):
Pacers > Spinners overall
1st inns: Pace ~12.5 FP/over vs Spin ~10.7
2nd inns: Pace ~15.8 FP/over vs Spin ~10.7
Fantasy Angle @ Venue
Prioritize pace bowlers (especially death specialists).
Top venue performers (small sample): N Thushara, K Mendis, D Chameera, P Nissanka, W Hasaranga.
Pakistan – Last 5 Matches Fantasy Points
Player | Role | Last 5 Match FPts |
|---|---|---|
Haris Rauf | BOW | 93, 78, 65, 158, 43 |
Mohammad Nawaz | AR | 35, 20, 7, 84, 261 |
Shaheen Afridi | BOW | 9, 143, 66, 84, 51 |
Saim Ayub | AR | 36, 58, 115, 92, 46 |
Abrar Ahmed | BOW | 48, 90, 21, 78, 102 |
Faheem Ashraf | AR | 87, 27, 100, 41, 26 |
Shan Masood Farhan | BAT | 108, 23, 70, 41, 10 |
Fakhar Zaman | BAT | 31, 90, 33, 37, 49 |
Mohammad Haris | WK | 4, 48, 19, 136, 26 |
Agha Salman | BAT | 29, 65, 1, 10, 56 |
Hussain Talat | AR | 14, 48, 9, 7, 29 |
Sri Lanka – Last 5 Matches Fantasy Points
Player | Role | Last 5 Match FPts |
|---|---|---|
Kusal Mendis | WK | 74, 134, 43, 23, 80 |
Pathum Nissanka | BAT | 54, 14, 120, 94, 67 |
Nuwan Thushara | BOW | 47, 174, 11, 73, 36 |
Dushmantha Chameera | BOW | 49, 42, 82, 67, 81 |
Wanindu Hasaranga | AR | 79, 18, 79, 82, 62 |
Dasun Shanaka | BAT | 201, 51, 45, 11, 5 |
Kusal Mishara | WK | 3, 2, 33, 96, 137 |
Kusal Perera | WK | 24, 72, 34, 17, 104 |
Dunith Wellalage | AR | 16, 36, 15, 109, 4 |
Charith Asalanka | AR | 41, 31, 10, 21, 13 |
Kamindu Mendis | BAT | 7, 52, 17, 4, 4 |
Team Form & Fantasy Pulse
High-Impact Recent Performers (Last 5 matches – overall pool)
Pakistan:
Haris Rauf (BOW) – 437 pts/5 (158, 93 game spikes)
Mohammad Nawaz (AR) – 407 pts/5 (261 peak)
Shaheen Afridi (BOW) – 353 pts/5
Saim Ayub (AR) – 347 pts/5
Abr… “A Ahmed” (BOW) – 339 pts/5 (consistent 78–102 range)
Sri Lanka:
Kusal Mendis (WK) – 354 pts/5 (134 peak)
Pathum Nissanka (BAT) – 349 pts/5 (120, 94, 67)
Nuwan Thushara (BOW) – 341 pts/5 (174, 73)
Dushmantha Chameera (BOW) – 321 pts/5
Wanindu Hasaranga (AR) – 320 pts/5
Dasun Shanaka (BAT) – 313 pts/5 (one huge 201)
Note: Pakistan’s batting has been streaky; Sri Lanka’s top order (Nissanka + Kusal) and pace (Thushara/Chameera) are trending up.
Powerplay & Death Overs Impact
Pakistan Bowling
Sri Lanka Bowling
Powerplay: Nuwan Thushara (slinging angle, new-ball nip) + Chameera (hit-the-deck).
Death: Thushara/Chameera both viable; pair one with Hasaranga for middle-overs choke + wicket pressure.
Pakistan Batting Targets
If Saim Ayub gets through PP, he converts. Fakhar Zaman carries boundary intent; volatile but upside. Mohammad Haris as attacking WK punt.
Sri Lanka Batting Targets
Pathum Nissanka = stability + recent ceiling (120).
Kusal Mendis = form + keeping points.
Dasun Shanaka has shown “spike” innings lately (big single-match haul).
MVP & Differential Picks
Safe/MVP Candidates
Wanindu Hasaranga (AR, SL): All-phase involvement + batting floor; historically DreamTeam magnet.
Haris Rauf (BOW, PAK): Death overs at this venue are gold; form spike.
Pathum Nissanka (BAT, SL): Form + role solidity; handles PP & anchors chases.
Mohammad Nawaz (AR, PAK): Recent purple patch; dual skill gives safety.
Differentials (GL/High-Risk High-Reward)
Nuwan Thushara (BOW, SL): Massive upside games (174); great if SL bowls second.
Dushmantha Chameera (BOW, SL): Consistent wicket threat across phases.
Saim Ayub (AR, PAK): If set, stacks runs + part-time overs.
Fakhar Zaman (BAT, PAK): Boom-bust finisher/accelerator; venue boundaries straight are long—favor his square hitting.
Suggested Dream11 Team (Pre-toss)
Team balance: 1–2 WK, 3–4 BAT, 2–3 AR, 3–4 BOW. Prioritize pacers and a chasing top-order.
WK (1–2):
Kusal Mendis (safe)
(Alt punt: Mohammad Haris / Kusal Perera)
BAT (3–4):
Pathum Nissanka
Fakhar Zaman (GL upside)
Dasun Shanaka
(Alt: Agha Salman if PAK middle-order role confirmed)
AR (2–3):
Wanindu Hasaranga
Mohammad Nawaz
(Alt: Saim Ayub listed AR—good GL include)
BOW (3–4):
Haris Rauf
Nuwan Thushara
Dushmantha Chameera
Shaheen Afridi (choose 3 of these 4 based on budget/toss)
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga (multi-skill + wicket-taking venue)
Vice-Captain: Haris Rauf (death overs boost)
GL swaps: VC Nuwan Thushara if SL bowls second / Pathum Nissanka if SL chases.
Conditional Strategy (after toss)
If Sri Lanka chases
Boost Nissanka + Kusal Mendis; Thushara as VC if bowling 2nd.
Keep Hasaranga C/VC viable (middle + chase batting).
If Pakistan bats first
Add volatility bats (Fakhar, Saim Ayub) for ceiling.
Death bowlers from SL (Thushara/Chameera) become even more valuable.
If pitch looks drier/used
Raise Hasaranga & Nawaz value; consider trimming one pure bat for an extra AR.
Final Tips
Playing XI not announced: re-check roles (who bowls death: Rauf/Shaheen, Thushara/Chameera).
Avoid over-stacking spin; venue favors pace, especially in 2nd innings.
Anchor one of Hasaranga / Rauf as C/VC; rotate the other with Nissanka/Thushara in GLs.
Diversify builds: 6–5 split towards the team chasing after toss.
❓ FAQ
Q1. What is the best C/VC for PAK vs SL Dream11 today?
A: C: Wanindu Hasaranga (multi-skill, consistent) | VC: Haris Rauf (death overs). GL pivots: Nuwan Thushara if SL bowls second, Pathum Nissanka if SL chases.
Q2. How is the Sheikh Zayed pitch for fantasy?
A: Balanced, but pacers dominate late (2nd inns pace FP/over >> spin). Prioritize death specialists.
Q3. Safe core picks?
A: Hasaranga, Rauf, Thushara/Chameera, Nissanka, Nawaz. Add Shaheen for two-phase wicket equity.
Q4. What changes after toss?
A: If SL chases → boost Nissanka, Kusal Mendis; Thushara VC if bowling 2nd. If PAK bats first → raise Fakhar, Saim; keep SL death pacers.
Q5. Any differential punts?
A: Chameera (form + role), Saim Ayub (opening ceiling), Fakhar Zaman (square boundaries suit), A Ahmed (steady middle-overs wickets).