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Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report For PAK Vs SL, Tri-Series, 1st ODI



Rawalpindi to host Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI [Source: AFP]
Rawalpindi to host Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI [Source: AFP]

The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series is over, and the caravan now shifts towards the ODI tri-series, and the two teams (Pakistan and Sri Lanka) will collide in the first match of the tournament at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the T20I series, 2-1, and the Men in Green will be high on confidence as they take on their fellow Asian side, Sri Lanka. Ahead of the first match, we look at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch and weather reports, and how they could affect the game.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch report for PAK Vs SL, 1st ODI

Criterion
Data
Matches played31
Matches won by team batting 1st13
Matches won by team batting 2nd18
Tied/NR
0/0
Average score batting 1st209
Average score batting 2nd
190
Average Run Rate
5.03
% of wickets by pacers (last 10 matches)
57
% of wickets by spinners (last 10 matches)
43

(Rawalpindi Stadium ODI stats)

  • The Rawalpindi pitch report for PAK Vs SL, 1st ODI states that 31 matches have been played at this venue, with the chasing team having an advantage (winning 18 of those).
  • It has generally been a low-scoring venue, with the average first-innings total being just 209. The trend is likely to continue on Sunday as the Rawalpindi pitch could once again be on the slower side, making it difficult for the stroke-makers.
  • The last time an ODI match was played at the Rawalpindi Stadium, spinners ran riot as they picked up 11 wickets combined in both innings, and that could be the case once again as spinners will dominate the proceedings on a sluggish wicket.
  • The Rawalpindi Stadium pitch report for PAK Vs SL, 1st ODI, also reveals that England batters love to play against pace bowlers, and Pakistan might want to disturb their rhythm by curating a slow wicket, where batters could struggle.

Rawalpindi weather report for PAK Vs SL, 1st ODI

Criterion
Details
Temperature (in degrees Celsius)29 degrees
Wind
S 7 km/h
Cloud cover3%
Probability of precipitation1%

(Rawalpindi weather report for PAK Vs SL)

The Rawalpindi weather report for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, suggests clear skies will welcome both teams in the afternoon, with the average temperature around 29 degrees.

The probability of precipitation is just 1%, almost negligible, and the two sides won’t have to think about rain during match time.

Also, the Rawalpindi weather indicates that the cloud cover will be around 3 percent, and the weather will have little impact on the outcome of the contest.

Conclusion

The Rawalpindi pitch report for the PAK Vs SL, 1st ODI suggests that spinners will have an advantage, considering the surface is likely going to be on the slower side. Batters will need to work hard to score runs at the wicket.

On the other hand, the Rawalpindi weather will play no part in the outcome of the match as the chances of rain are only 1%.