Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | 3rd T20I | Dambulla | January 11 | Match Discussion

[Cricket Warrior]

After the second T20I at Rangiri International Stadium, Dambulla, was abandoned without a ball bowled due to continuous rain, all eyes now turn to the decisive third T20I on Sunday, 11 January. Pakistan currently leads the three-match series 1-0, following a six-wicket victory in the opener.

Both teams will be eager to make a mark in the final game. Pakistan will aim to maintain their winning momentum and seal the series, while Sri Lanka will be looking to bounce back on home soil to level the series. Weather conditions permitting, fans can expect a thrilling contest as both sides battle for T20 supremacy in Dambulla.

 

[Rana]

Probably a washout

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan should win, unless a washout again.

 

[BouncerGuy]

another washout coming....

 

[CricVet]

No rain in the forecast for tomorrow evening. Some showers probably in the morning - we might have a full game! I hope SL crowd shows up tomorrow for their team's support. We need a competitive game from SL. Let's see if Pak either choose, or get to chase the target.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Team I’d like to see inshAllah:

Sahibzada
Saim
Agha
Nafay
Shadab
Samad
Nawaz/Usman Khan
Waz Jr
Naseem
Salman Mirza
Usman

4 changes is fine, we know what Faheem can do, might as well have a bowl off between the three quicks. I’d also give Nafay the gloves this match and consider playing Usman Khan over Nawaz just as a batter.

 

[sweep_shot]

Team I’d like to see inshAllah:

Sahibzada
Saim
Agha
Nafay
Shadab
Samad
Nawaz/Usman Khan
Waz Jr
Naseem
Salman Mirza
Usman

4 changes is fine, we know what Faheem can do, might as well have a bowl off between the three quicks. I’d also give Nafay the gloves this match and consider playing Usman Khan over Nawaz just as a batter.

That's a good XI.

Balanced.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Looks like we are going to see some action.... things are looking just OK.

 

[Ball Blazer]

It is raining at the venue, and the toss has been delayed.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Heavy rain apparently.

England and Sri Lanka are the worst places to play this sport.

 

[Kianig89]

So what have we achieved from this series , besides courtesy return to SL for continuing that tour

 

[Rana]

So what have we achieved from this series , besides courtesy return to SL for continuing that tour

Why do you even care?

 

[Katwalindian]

Heavy rain apparently.

England and Sri Lanka are the worst places to play this sport.

Funny thing is starting from tommorow there is sunny weather for whole month....

 

[Rajdeep]

Aur khelo Srilanka me

 

[Rana]

Aur khelo Srilanka me

That’s fine

Never again in India InshaAllah

 

[Rajdeep]

Funny thing is starting from tommorow there is sunny weather for whole month....

Its call Karma...

 

[Devadwal]

Aur khelo Srilanka me

Maja tab aye Jab Pakistan ko must win game mein win chahiye World T20 m or wo washout ho jaye

 

[Devadwal]

Funny thing is starting from tommorow there is sunny weather for whole month....

What is weather predictions for Feb

 

[CricVet]

Radar showing that storm has moved west. We should have a game unless ground can't be dried out.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

The thing that should concern Pakistan is what happens if one of their matches against Namibia or Netherlands gets rained out

 

[sweep_shot]

The thing that should concern Pakistan is what happens if one of their matches against Namibia or Netherlands gets rained out

They should go through. 3 minnows in the group.

 

[Katwalindian]

What is weather predictions for Feb

No matches here in world cup

 

[Devadwal]

No matches here in world cup

In Lanka , they are co- Host

 

[Devadwal]

They should go through. 3 minnows in the group.

Expect India , all are minnows

 

[Devadwal]

@Rajdeep I'm rooting Pakistan here

 

[RidiculousMan]

Everyone at the ground predicts another washout.

 

[RidiculousMan]

The thing that should concern Pakistan is what happens if one of their matches against Namibia or Netherlands gets rained out

They go home. Simple as that.

 

[Rana]

By the time the covers come off, and umpires decide to restart….

You can be sure another spell of rain is incoming

 

[Katwalindian]

Why can't they flip the coin in drizzle...is it rocket science?

 

[Kianig89]

So it's get washed out, Agha will bag another trophy , quite a minnow bashing skipper he has become

 

[Usman Chadda]

Everyone at the ground predicts another washout.

Weird, because according to the forecasts it should clear up now

 

[RidiculousMan]

Weird, because according to the forecasts it should clear up now

It's clear now and covers are getting off.

 

[sweep_shot]

Hopefully a game will take place.

Washout sucks.

 

[Devadwal]

It's clear now and covers are getting off.

Are you sure? :lp

 

[Kianig89]

What's Agha W/L barring minnows , wonder where will SL come in this category

 

[CricVet]

What's Agha W/L barring minnows , wonder where will SL come in this category

Higher than Zim perhaps?

 

[Rajdeep]

By the time the covers come off, and umpires decide to restart….

You can be sure another spell of rain is incoming

19:35 Local Time, 14:05 GMT, 19:35 IST: Oh deary me!! The rain stopped briefly, but it has returned again, meaning and the covers are firmly back in place.

 

[Rana]

Higher than Zim perhaps?

Agha either way is a better captain than Zimbu that’s for sure

 

[Ball Blazer]

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Third T20I Weather Update

Rain has eased at Dambulla with some covers being removed, but the central square remains covered and light drizzle continues, leaving the start of the final T20I uncertain.

 

[CricVet]

Agha either way is a better captain than Zimbu that’s for sure

Only Babar fans can argue about it...the effect of off-season

 

[RidiculousMan]

It's clear now and covers are getting off.

30 mins have passed. It'll probably take 20 minutes more to take the covers off.

 

[sweep_shot]

They go home. Simple as that.

3 minnows in the group.

They are unlikely to go home with just 1 washout. Maybe things can get tricky if there are 2 washouts.

 

[Usman Chadda]

30 mins have passed. It'll probably take 20 minutes more to take the covers off.

The ground has taken a beating, match will be further delayed by wet outfield

 

[CricVet]

5-7 overs per side will be awesome for a WC warm-up, and hopefully Pak bat 2nd under a heavy pressure . Though SL has been dreadful in the past many games.

 

[Rana]

The ground has taken a beating, match will be further delayed by wet outfield

I don’t think outfield drainage is much of an issue in SL,

It’s just the overhead rain and its unpredictability that’s a major concern

 

[CricVet]

Pak Army should lend some helicopters to SL during WC

 

[Rana]

Inspection at 8:30

Just get on with it or call it off.

 

[RidiculousMan]

The ground has taken a beating, match will be further delayed by wet outfield

Yes. I was talking about the time it will take to just take the covers off

 

[RidiculousMan]

Pak Army should lend some helicopters to SL during WC

PCB Chairman should definitely ask the Interior Minister to get this arranged

 

[G0rmintAunty]

PCB Chairman should definitely ask the Interior Minister to get this arranged

When/If he retires, his biography should be called Me, Myself and Mohsin Naqvi.

 

[Rana]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2010363085840912682

 

[Rana]

When/If he retires, his biography should be called Me, Myself and Mohsin Naqvi.

Better than Ramiz Raja’s “I want to marry Babar Azam”

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Would the weather be the same even during wc ?

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Would the weather be the same even during wc ?

Feb/Match/April are peak dry months but still you can expect 4-5 days of rain on average. Hopefully it isn't on match days.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

An inspection has been scheduled for 8.30pm.

 

[alishahid]

Any update

 

[mango_bite77]

I want India vs Pak getting washed out too. No more torture seeing club level playing against world level standard.

 

[Rana]

Khwaja Nafay debut

 

[Rana]

12 overs a side

 

[Rana]

9:20 local time start

 

[Rana]

This is the problem you are going to have,

Some games will be reduced from 20 overs to maybe 10-15 over slog outs. We already have Agha in the side and Babar expected to add to it.

Pakistan really need to think about this.

 

[jamie smith fan]

This is the problem you are going to have,

Some games will be reduced from 20 overs to maybe 10-15 over slog outs. We already have Agha in the side and Babar expected to add to it.

Pakistan really need to think about this.

Agha at 7
Babar in lahore

 

[jamie smith fan]

Pak opt to bowl lol
Should have batted first

 

[Rana]

Agha at 7
Babar in lahore

Agha doesn’t play. Simple

Babar has proven he’s useless regardless it’s 20 overs let alone its reduced to 10

 

[CricVet]

Agha at 7
Babar in lahore

With his cousin

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Why bowling mate? Test your batting. This is nothing series

 

[Rana]

Watch Agha lose all the tosses during the World Cup

 

[mango_bite77]

Agha at 7
Babar in lahore

Agha's hitting at 7 will give boo boo boosebumps to Babar.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Agha doesn’t play. Simple

Babar has proven he’s useless regardless it’s 20 overs let alone its reduced to 10

If agha doesnt play who will captain the side??

 

[Rana]

If agha doesnt play who will captain the side??

Anyone for these slog fests

Make Ayub or Shadab captain

 

[G0rmintAunty]

If agha doesnt play who will captain the side??

Shady as was originally planned before his injury. They will appoint captain after the WC unless we somehow win the damn thing.

 

[CricVet]

Anyone for these slog fests

Make Ayub or Shadab captain

Not Ayub...Shadab will be the choice I am sure...as long as he is useful as an alrounder

 

[mango_bite77]

If agha doesnt play who will captain the side??

Anyway Shadab is in side, he can be captain. But we all know, he will never play Abrar or Sufiyan. So the ideal captain can be Ayub, anyway I don't see captaincy plays a big role in t20s.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Anyone for these slog fests

Make Ayub or Shadab captain

Shaddy or faheem

 

[jamie smith fan]

Anyway Shadab is in side, he can be captain. But we all know, he will never play Abrar or Sufiyan. So the ideal captain can be Ayub, anyway I don't see captaincy plays a big role in t20s.

Ayub needs to bat properly first and then think about captaining the side

 

[Devadwal]

Agha at 7
Babar in lahore

Currently in Sydney and enjoying the paid vacation there

 

[jamie smith fan]

Sl should score minimum 110-120 to make the game interesting

 

[mango_bite77]

Ayub needs to bat properly first and then think about captaining the side

Ayub is there to stay, they will not drop him.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Ayub is there to stay, they will not drop him.

They wont drop him but he shouldnt be given the burden of captaincy like babar.

 

[Devadwal]

Why fakhar dropped? Bhai paise Lage hue hai mere.