SLCPXIvPAK: Here Is What We Were Able To Learn

Pakistan dominated the first day of the SLCPXIvPAK practice match yesterday and so, here is a look at what we were able to learn from the country’s only side match ahead of the Test series that begins on coming Sunday at the Galle International Stadium.

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SLCPXIvPAK: We Now Know Pakistan’s Probable XI 

The first day of the concerned game pretty much explained that Pakistan are likely to play Shan Masood at the crucial number three position that has been vacant ever since the retirement of Azhar Ali. Babar’s choice in terms of the bowlers that he used also suggests that the green shirts are likely to play Nauman Ali ahead of Nawaz.

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Hasan Ali And Shan Masood Impress For Once

Hasan Ali and Shan Masood impressed after a pretty long period of time in any given format of the game. Shan as already explained is likely to be part of Pakistan’s playing XI during the first Test of the series. He scored an impressive 83 of 67 balls yesterday.

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Hasan on the other hand picked up 3 wickets for 22 runs in 7.3 overs. Hasan might also find a place if Pakistan rest Naseem Shah or in case they decide play three seamers.