Shaheens ready to take on Sri Lanka ‘A’ in first one-dayer on Monday
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Shaheens will take on Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the three-match 50-over series from Monday, November 25.
Shaheens have won the two-match four-day series against the visitors 1-0.
The first one-dayer will be played on Monday at the Islamabad Club while the second and third match will take place on 27 and 29 November, respectively at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
From the Shaheens red-ball squad, five players, including skipper Huraira, Abdul Faseeh, Haider Ali, Hussain Talat and Rohail Nazir have been joined by Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Muhammad Imran Randhawa Sharoon Siraj, Sirajuddin and Ubaid Shah for the 50-over series.
Among the nine players who have joined the squad for the one-dayers, all-rounder Imran Randhawa and pacer Ubaid, who comes fresh off an 11-wicket match haul in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, have received their maiden call-ups to the Shaheens team.
In 2024, Pakistan Shaheens have played five 50-over games of which they won two in Darwin against Bangladesh ‘A’ and Northern Territory in August while the three-match home series against Bangladesh ‘A’ ended 1-0 after two matches were washed out at the Islamabad Club in August as well.
Sri Lanka ‘A’ will be led by Sri Lanka international Nuwanidu Fernando while Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Dushan Hemantha, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka and Nipun Ransika have joined the squad for the 50-over matches.
Schedule of matches:
25 Nov – 1st 50-over match at Islamabad Club
27 Nov – 2nd 50-over match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
29 Nov – 3rd 50-over match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium