Fantasy Cricket: TFG Pundit tips for Pakistan v Sri Lanka 1st Test

Overview 

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the first match of the two-match Test series in Abu Dhabi tomorrow. The hosts have been playing in the UAE for quite some time now and will be the firm favourites to win this contest. 

The hosts have a strong record in this format and have been very tough to beat in the gulf. On the other hand, the tourists are coming from an absolutely humiliating series against the Indians and will be desperate to salvage some pride. 

Already, the Lankans have introduced some new faces after their dismal home season and it remains to be seen how the youngsters respond. Veterans Angelo Mathews and Upul Tharanga are not a part of this series. 

Pakistan too will be without Misbah and Younis and that could expose their middle order. That said, the hosts have arguably the most complete bowling line-up with genuine match winners. 

As far as the conditions go, the weather forecast appears pretty clear for the entire game and the pitch is likely to help the batsmen. We have seen in the past how the batsmen go on to get big scores once the shine disappears from the new ball. We feel the spinners from both teams will have a lot of work to do. 

Please read ahead to get detailed analysis of the match, the 2 (two) Fantasy Teams that the TFG Pundit has created for guiding you to play this match, important statistics about key players, the weather and its likely effect on the match, the Probable Teams, Players who should be included in your Fantasy XI, as well as Players and Mistakes to avoid.