Pakistani cricket fans are ecstatic as the much-awaited series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is just around the corner. This international cricketing event is going to be hosted entirely in Pakistan. The Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka series will be based on six cricket matches: three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals.
In this blog, we will discuss all the key details about the upcoming series, including ticket prices, the venue, the schedule and timings. So, let’s begin by taking a look at the list of cricketers from both sides that are going to participate in this exciting event of international cricket in Pakistan.
Pakistan Cricket Team Squad
| Player | Cricketing Style |
| Mohammad Babar Azam | Right-Handed Batsman |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed © | Right-Handed Batsman/Wicket Keeper |
| Mohammad Amir | Left-Arm Fast Bowler |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Right-Handed Batsman |
| Shoaib Malik | Right-Handed Batsman |
| Mohammad Hafeez | Right-Handed Batsman/All Rounder |
| Fakhar Zaman | Left-Handed Batsman |
| Imad Wasim | Left-Handed Batsman/All Rounder |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Left-Handed Batsman |
| Usman Shinwari | Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Asif Ali | Right-Handed Batsman |
| Shadab Khan | Right-Handed Batsman/All Rounder |
| Wahab Riaz | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Right-Handed Batsman/Wicket Keeper |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Right-arm Medium Bowler |
| Abid Ali | Right-Handed Batsman |
Who’s The New Head Coach of Pakistani Cricket Team?
Misbah ul Haq, one of the most famous former cricketers in the world, has been selected as the Chief Selector and Head Coach of the Pakistani cricket team. He has over 15 years of experience of playing international cricket. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 75 Tests, 162 ODIs and 39 T20Is. He also has a vast experience of leading the Pakistani cricket team as a captain in many One Day Internationals and Test Matches.
Sri Lankan Cricket Team Squad
| Player | Cricketing Style |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | Left-Handed Batsman |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Right-Handed Batsman/Wicket Keeper |
| Avishka Fernando | Right-Handed Batsman |
| Angelo Perera | Right-Handed Batsman/All Rounder |
| Oshada Fernando | Right-Handed Batsman |
| Shehan Jayasuriya | Right-Handed Batsman |
| Dasun Shanaka | Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Minod Bhanuka | Left-Handed Batsman |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler |
| Lahiru Thirimanne © | Left-Handed Batsman |
| Lakshan Sandakan | Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler |
| Nuwan Pradeep | Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Isuru Udana | Right-Handed Batsman/All Rounder |
| Kasun Rajitha | Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Lahiru Kumara | Left-Handed Batsman/All Rounder |
Schedule of Matches for Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2019
Following is the complete schedule of the cricket series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka based on six matches.
Pak vs. Sri Lanka ODI Matches
First ODI: Scheduled to Start at 3.30 pm PKT on September 27, 2019, at National Stadium, Karachi
Second ODI: Scheduled to Start at 3.30 pm PKT on September 29, 2019, at National Stadium, Karachi
Third ODI: Scheduled to Start at 3.30 pm PKT on October 2, 2019, at National Stadium, Karachi
Pak vs. Sri Lanka T20 Matches
First T20I: Scheduled to Start at 7 pm PKT on October 5, 2019, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Second T20I: Scheduled to Start at 7 pm PKT on October 7, 2019, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Third T20I: Scheduled to Start at 7 pm PKT on October 9, 2019, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Decided Venues for Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Cricket Series
Let’s take a look at two of the most popular cricket stadiums in Pakistan that have been chosen to host Pakistan versus Sri Lanka cricket series in 2019.
National Stadium, Karachi
With a seating capacity of about 34,000 cricket fans, Karachi’s National Stadium is the largest cricket stadium of Pakistan. This arena was built in 1955 and since then dozens of international cricket matches have been held here. Since Pakistan has lost a small number of matches while playing on this ground, it is popularly known as ‘Fortress of Pakistan Cricket’ among cricket fans. National Stadium, Karachi, has been chosen to host three ODIs of the upcoming Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Cricket series.
Address: National Stadium Rd near Expo Centre, Karachi
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is the second largest cricket stadium in Pakistan. It can host over 27,000 spectators at a time. Built in 1959, it was previously known as Lahore Stadium, however, in 1974 it was renamed to Gaddafi Stadium. A comprehensive renovation was carried out at this arena in 1990 to give it a unique look.
Gaddafi stadium has witnessed many great events of international cricket in Pakistan over the years. It is best known for hosting the final match of PSL 2 in 2017. Lately, this stadium has also been selected for the hosting of three T20I cricket matches of Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2019.
Address: Pakistan Cricket Board, Hafeez Kardar Rd, Block E 2 Gulberg III, Lahore
Ticket Price for Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Cricket Series
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set an affordable price range for the tickets of Pakistan versus Sri Lanka cricket series. For the One Day International and Twenty20 International matches that are going to be held in Karachi and Lahore, respectively, the ticket price starts from PKR 500 to PKR 5000, varying according to the seating arrangements.
Detail about ticket pricing according to enclosures in National Stadium, Karachi and Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore are as under:
Ticket Prices for Pak vs. Sri Series: ODI Matches at National Stadium, Karachi
| Enclosure | Ticket Price |
| Iqbal Qasim | PKR 500 |
| Nasimul Ghani | PKR 500 |
| Wasim Bari | PKR 500 |
| Mohammad Brothers | PKR 500 |
| Intikhab Alam | PKR 500 |
| Asif Iqbal | PKR 1000 |
| Waqar Hasan | PKR 1000 |
| Majid Khan | PKR 1000 |
| Quaid | PKR 3,000 |
| Wasim Akram | PKR 3,000 |
| Imran Khan | PKR 3,000 |
| Zaheer Abbas | PKR 3,000 |
| Hanif Mohammad | PKR 3,000 |
| Javed Miandad | PKR 3,000 |
| Fazal Mahmood | PKR 3,000 |
Ticket Prices for Pak vs. Sri Series: T20 International Matches at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
| Enclosure | Ticket Price |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | PKR 500 |
| Nazar | PKR 500 |
| Quaid | PKR 500 |
| Imtiaz Ahmed | PKR 500 |
| Zaheer Abbas | PKR 500 |
| Hanif Mohammad | PKR 500 |
| Majid Khan | PKR 500 |
| Abdul Qadir | PKR 500 |
| Saeed Ahmed | PKR 500 |
| Sarfaraz Nawaz | PKR 500 |
| AH Kardar | PKR 1,500 |
| Rajas’ | PKR 1,500 |
| Javed Miandad | PKR 1,500 |
| Saeed Anwar | PKR 1,500 |
| Imran Khan | PKR 3,000 |
| Fazal Mahmood | PKR 3,000 |
| Wasim Akram | PKR 5,000 |
| Waqar Younis | PKR 5,000 |
Now that you have all the information about the ticket prices, venues and timings of the upcoming cricket series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, are you planning to go and watch these matches with your friends and family? Do let us know about your experience at blog@zameen.com.
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