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PCB-PXI vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis

Pakistan Cricket Board Patron’s XI will face Sri Lanka in a three-day warm-up game played at Islamabad Club Cricket Oval, starting from 4th November.

Wicket-keeper Saad Baig will lead PCB Patron’s XI for this three-day warm-up game, Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Talha, Mohammad Salman and Azan Awais are included in the squad.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put on a strong show with bat and ball ahead of the Test series. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

PCB Patron XI Preview

Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Salman and Mohammad Taha are three uncapped players, who earned their maiden call-ups to Pakistan’s Test squad for two-match series against Pakistan. This warm-up game will serve as a good audition to impress the selectors with their performances.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Saad Baig, Mohammad Taha, Sameer Minhas, Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ali Usman, Shoaib Akhtar Jnr., Ubaid Shah and Saqib Khan to provide important breakthroughs

PCB Patron XI Predicted Playing XI:

Saad Baig (c&wk), Abdullah Fazal, Azan Awais, Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Salman, Saqib Khan, Shoaib Akthar Jnr., Ubaid Shah and Ali Usman.

Sri Lanka Preview

After Dhananjaya de Silva resigned from Test captaincy, Kusal Mendis will lead the Islanders for the two-match series against Pakistan.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on opener Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since November 2025, Sonal Dinusha topped the batting charts for Sri Lanka in test cricket. In four Tests played, Dinusha accumulated 585 runs at an average of 99.16 with three centuries and one half-century.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, Lahiru Kumara, Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Since November 2025, pacer Asitha Fernando has topped the bowling charts for Sri Lanka in red-ball cricket. In four tests, Asitha Fernando has claimed 17 wickets at an average of 23.94.

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:

Kusal Mendis (c), Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Lahiru Udara, Sonal Dinusha, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Keshara Nuwantha, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga and Prabath Jayasuriya.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with gentle breeze. The humidity for the game will be between 35 to 45%.

PCB-PXI vs SL Pitch Report

The average first innings score at Islamabad Club Cricket Oval, Islamabad in the previous warm-up matches is around 261 runs.

The highest total posted at the venue was by Pakistan Shaheen, who declared their innings at 367 runs for the loss of four wickets against Bangladesh A side in a game played in 2024.

Toss: To Bat

With freshly prepared wicket at the venue, both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board.