Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd T20: Playing 11, match time, live streaming
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan — 2nd T20:
Fixture: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan — 2nd T20I (part of the bilateral/T20 series).
The venue and local start time for the match are found in the event previews. These previews have the match details and the kick-off time for the area and IST. You can also find the confirmed start times. When the streams will be available, from the people who are covering the series. They will publish this information.
To watch the match you can look for streaming or a broadcast. This will depend on where you’re in the world. Some countries have broadcasters and streaming platforms that will show the match. For example if you are in India you can use FanCode or JioCinema. If you are in Pakistan you can watch it on PTV or Geo. In Sri Lanka the match will be shown on a channel that has the rights to show it.
You can check the list below to see what is available, in your country.
1) Squads and the likely Playing XIs
The teams that will play in the series and the match are listed by people who write about cricket. They put out the lists of players who are visiting and the players who are, from the home team. The final teams are usually decided just before the match starts. Here are the teams and the players who will probably play based on how they have been doing and who has been picked to play recently.
Pakistan — squad (high level / recent selections)
Pakistans T20 team has a lot of people playing together. You see some players and some new players. The people who usually play are Salman Ali Agha who’s the captain, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan who is the wicket keeper, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah. Sometimes Pakistans T20 team changes the people who play. The team that plays depends on the situation. If it is a day for fast bowlers then Pakistans T20 team will play an extra fast bowler. If it is a day, for spin bowlers then Pakistans T20 team will play an extra spin bowler.
Probable Pakistan Playing XI (example)
Fakhar Zaman / Saim Ayub (opener)
Saim Ayub / Fakhar Zaman
Salman Ali Agha (captain / middle-order)
Usman Khan (wicket-keeper / middle-order)
Mohammad Nawaz / Faheem Ashraf (all-rounder)
Shadab Khan (all-rounder & leg-spin)
Mohammad Wasim Jr / Naseem Shah (bowling all-round/back-up bat)
Salman Mirza / Abrar Ahmed (spin options)
Naseem Shah / Mohammad Wasim Jr (pace spear)
Abrar Ahmed (leg-spin)
Salman Mirza / Mohammad Wasim Jr (fast bowling support)
Pakistan usually tries to get the balance right, between bowlers and left and right handed batsmen. They do not decide on their team until the toss.
Sri Lanka — squad (high level / recent selections)
Sri Lankas team for T20 matches usually has some players. These players are Maheesh Theekshana who’s a spin bowler Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka and Dunith Wellalage. Sri Lankas T20 team also has some established players who may or may not play depending on how well they are doing and the conditions of the match. When Sri Lanka plays at home or in places where the pitch helps spin bowlers they usually include spin bowlers, in their team. Sri Lankas T20 team likes to have a lot of spin options.
Probable Sri Lanka Playing XI (example)
Openers (power hitters / left-right mix)
Middle-order anchors (Asalanka, Dhananjaya)
Wicket-keeper batter (if selected)
All-rounders and finishers (Dunith Wellalage etc.)
Spinners: Maheesh Theekshana, plus another spinner or off-spinner depending on conditions
Pace: two to three seamers (for new ball and death overs)
The team is going to tell us who is playing at the toss. We can check websites like Cricbuzz and Business Standard for the Final XI once they announce it. They will have the list of players, for the Final XI.
2) Match timing & time conversions (important for viewers in India / IST)
The preview pages show when the match will start in the time and they also tell you what time it is in India Standard Time. For example Business Standard has a preview of the 2nd T20 match and it tells you when the match will start and when you should watch it in India. You should always check what time the match will start on the morning of the match because sometimes the people showing the match, on television or the organizers will change the start time by a minutes.
How to convert:
When a match is played in Pakistan like in Rawalpindi or Lahore the time is PKT, which’s UTC+05:00.
If you are in India you need to remember that India uses IST, which’s UTC+05:30.
So you have to add thirty minutes to the start time of the match in PKT to get the time, in India.
If a cricket match is taking place in Sri Lanka the start time is the same as the time in India. Sri Lanka is ahead of the world clock by five hours and thirty minutes which’s the same as the time in India so the start time of the match, in Sri Lanka equals the Indian time.
So if something starts at 7:00 PM time at a place in Pakistan, which is PKT it is actually 7:30 PM IST.. If it starts at 7:30 PM SLST then it is the same as 7:30 PM IST. You should check the article to find out what the exact start time is, for that place.
When it comes to the toss and the timing, before a match the toss usually happens thirty to forty five minutes before the game is supposed to start. This is the time that is announced to the public. You can expect to hear about the lineup and see it on television forty five to sixty minutes before the match starts. This is when they do the pre match analysis and confirm the playing teams.
3) Where to watch live: TV channels and streaming (by country)
When it comes to streaming or broadcast rights they are different in each country. The preview pieces show which platforms you can use in India, Pakistan and other big markets. For this match some outlets say where you can stream it and who the local broadcasters are. You should check these platforms to see if you can watch it in your area or if you need to pay for a subscription to watch the match on these platforms like the streaming services, for India, Pakistan and other major markets.
India
FanCode and JioCinema are really popular for watching cricket matches between countries in the region. When you read news, about business and sports you will see that FanCode and JioCinema are going to show the matches when Pakistan plays. For some T20 matches you can also watch them on Sony networks. This depends on who has the rights to show the matches at that time. So it is a good idea to check the schedule for the day of the match.
Pakistan
People in Pakistan usually watch cricket matches on PTV Sports or Geo Super. They can also watch these matches on streaming services. Pakistan home matches are usually on PTV Sports. Sometimes these matches are on channels that you have to pay for. This depends on who has the rights to show the match. Fans in Pakistan can watch Pakistan home matches for free, on PTV Sports. They can pay to watch them on other channels.
Sri Lanka
You can watch this on television channels like Sirasa or SLRC it depends on who got the deal. They will show you what is happening. Some websites that stream things online will also have it. A lot of them block people, from other countries so you should just watch it on the official local channel that has the rights to show it like Sirasa or SLRC.
Rest of World
In the US/Canada: services like Willow TV (subscription) or region-specific streaming aggregators.
In the United Kingdom and Europe and Australia you can watch sports on networks, like TNT Sports or Stan or you can stream them online. This is because the rights to show these sports are owned by people. If you do not live in India or Pakistan or Sri Lanka you should look at what’s showing in your area or find a channel that shows cricket.
Here is a quick tip for you. If you are in India you should check on FanCode and JioCinema and the broadcasters social media pages the morning of the match. FanCode and JioCinema usually post the links to watch the match online and the times when the pre-match coverage will start. You can find all this information, on the broadcasters social media pages as well.
4) The venue and the pitch and the weather. These things really shape how we pick our team and the tactics we use for the game. The venue is a deal because it is where we play. The pitch is important too.. We have to think about the weather because it can affect how we play. The venue and the pitch and the weather all play a part, in how we select our players and the tactics we use.
The city and stadium where the match is being played is very important. It affects how the pitch will behave and which players will be chosen for the team. The Cricket news sites usually post information about how the pitch has been behaving and what the weather will be like. For example if the match is being played in a stadium in a place like the subcontinent, which is known for having pitches that help spin bowlers then Sri Lanka might choose to have an extra spin bowler in their team. On the hand Pakistan might try to balance their team by having a leg-spin bowler and a left-arm pace bowler. The pitch behavior and the weather forecast are crucial in making these decisions, for the Cricket match.
Typical scenarios:
The slow pitch is really good for spin bowling. This means that teams with good spin bowlers have an advantage. If a team thinks it is going to dew up they might want to bowl first. This is because the dew can make it hard for the spin bowlers to get a grip on the ball. So bowling first can be an idea for teams, with quality spin bowlers who can make the ball turn a lot with their wrists.
The flat batting surface is really good for batters. It helps teams, with finishing options.
Even though the surface is flat fast bowlers who can make the ball bounce a lot can still do well in the powerplay.
The flat batting surface favors batters and teams with strong finishing options.
The dew factor is really important in some places and at night when dew forms. It makes the ball slippery for the bowlers, which means chasing becomes a lot easier. So when captains win the toss they think about this dew factor when they decide whether to bowl or bat first. The dew factor is something that captains consider when they are choosing to bowl or bat after the toss because it can make a difference, in the game.
The weather on the day of the match has an impact on what the captains decide to do when they toss a coin. If it is cloudy or if there is a chance of rain the captains think about what might happen if the game gets stopped because of the weather. They think about the Duckworth-Lewis method. How it might affect the game. In this situation the captains might want to bat so they can get a good score. You can check the weather for the day of the match on your phone. Look at the preview of the match on sports websites to get the latest forecast, about the weather.
5) Important people and games to look out for in the players and the key players matchups to watch
Here are the players who will probably make a difference and the tactical matchups that will decide the outcome of the 2nd T20:
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are the openers. They give the team a lot of power and quick starts when it is the powerplay overs. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are very important for the team at this time. They help the team get a score, with their strong batting.
Salman Ali Agha (captain / middle order) — control, rotation and finishing.
Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz are spin rounders. They can really change the game. This is because they have control during the middle overs and they can hit the ball really hard towards the end of the game. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz are useful players to have on your team.
Naseem Shah / Mohammad Wasim Jr — young pace spearheads for early breakthroughs and death bowling.
Sri Lanka
Maheesh Theekshana — wrist spin specialist, pivotal in middle overs.
Charith Asalanka / Dunith Wellalage — middle-order stability and finishing prowess.
Sri Lankan seamers — disciplined at home; expected to bowl tight lines and vary pace.
Matchup considerations:
Pakistan’s left-right opening combinations vs Sri Lanka’s new-ball plans.
Shadab Khans leg spin is really something to watch when he is bowling against Sri Lankan batters. Some of these batters are actually good at playing spin.. There are others who have a lot of trouble dealing with wrist spin. The middle part of the game is very important. This is when Shadab Khans leg spin can make a difference. Shadab Khans leg spin will be a factor, in the middle overs of the game.
Death overs are really important. The specialist bowlers from both teams will play a role. They will try to bowl at the stumps and use deliveries and yorkers. These things will be very decisive. The team that does this well will have an advantage. Death overs and specialist bowlers from both sides will be the key. Bowling, at the stumps slower deliveries and yorkers will decide the outcome.
These names and roles are based on the squad lists and the recent team selections. You should check the eleven at the toss to find out the exact players who will be, on the park.
6) Tactical notes (captains’ chessboard)
During the Powerplay, which’s the first six overs the teams have to think about how they want to start. They will decide if they should begin with a handed and a right-handed batsman together to make things tough for the bowlers. The bowlers want to get some wickets on. The teams that are batting want to score around 40 to 60 runs during the Powerplay. This is a start for the Powerplay. The Powerplay is very important, for both teams.
In the part of the game from overs 7 to 15 the team likes to use spin bowlers. The spin bowlers are used to stop the team from scoring too many runs or to get some of their players out. The fielders are placed in positions to make the other teams batsmen play difficult shots. This is done to make them take risks and hopefully get out. The middle overs, which are overs 7 to 15 are very important, for the spin bowlers and the field placements.
Death overs, which are from 16 to 20 are very important. This is where the team that is bowling tries to stop the team from scoring a lot of runs. They do this by bowling yorkers, which’re balls that pitch right up at the batsmans feet and slower balls, which are not as fast as other balls. They also try to bowl the ball wide so the batsman cannot hit it. Death overs are a deal because they decide who wins the game. Teams that have a lot of bowlers who’re good at bowling during death overs have a big advantage over the other team. Death overs are all, about yorkers, slower balls and precise wide lines.
Captaincy decisions: toss, rotation of spinners and whether to use an extra quick in anticipation of bounce/dew. Expect smart use of part-timers as pinch hitters or to break partnerships.
7) If you like fantasy cricket you can get some tips on that and also some tips that are, like betting to help you make good choices when you play fantasy cricket.
Choose the batsmen who bat at the top of the order and face a lot of balls like the openers and the really good middle-order batsmen. Pick the top-order batters who’re the openers and the star middle-order batsmen because they face the most balls.
You should have two rounders in your team because the all-rounders can give you points for batting and the all-rounders can also give you points, for bowling. The all-rounders are really useful.
If the pitch is going to turn a lot you should pick least one specialist spinner. This is because a specialist spinner is really good at bowling on pitches that spin. So if the pitch indicates spin it is an idea to have a specialist spinner, in your team. They can make the ball turn a lot. That can be very difficult for the batsmen to play.
Select one premium bowler (strike bowlers) and one cheaper wicket-taking option.
When it comes to making a captain pick I think you should choose a player who can bat through the innings.. You could go for an all-rounder who can bowl three to four overs. The captain pick is really important. It should be a player who can bat through the innings or an all-rounder who can bowl a few overs.
8) Live score & highlights after the match
When the match starts you can check out websites like Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, NDTV Sports and Indian Express for ball-by-ball commentary, scorecards and highlights.
These websites will have all the details you need.
Business Standard and other websites will have reports on the match as it happens. They will also tell you who is playing in the match, which is called the Playing XI.
If you want to know what happened after the teams decided who will bat or bowl first you can find that information on these websites too along, with a summary of the match.
9) Practical checklist for viewers (what to do before match)
Confirm kickoff time in IST (Asia/Kolkata) by checking the match preview on the day (local start time + conversion).
Log into streaming platform (FanCode / JioCinema) or tune to assigned TV channel at least 15–30 minutes before start for pre-match analysis.
When it comes to fantasy you should set your team before the toss. You have to remember that the playing XI that is announced at the toss can sometimes lead to minute changes, in your fantasy team.
If planning to record or cast, check geo-restrictions for broadcasts in your country.
