Dubai: The first one-day international between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Dubai Sports City today (Friday).
After winning the test series by 1-0, Pakistan head into the ODIs as a confident unit. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, need to come up with an improved performance to challenge the Pakistan side.
All rounders Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq have made a come back in the team.
Speaking ahead of the limited-overs leg of the UAE series, on Thursday, Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq said his team is ready to compete with Sri Lanka.
Misbah has admitted that fast bowler Lasith Malinga`s arrival will add incisiveness to Sri Lanka`s attack, but believes his side is ready for the challenge.
Misbah also believes the condition at the Dubai, venue of the first three ODIs will favour his side.
Probable Pakistan one-day team for the first mach: Misbah-ul-Haq (Captain), Mohammad Hafeez, Imran Farhat, Shahid Afridi, Younus Khan, Abdul Razzaq, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Asad Shafiq, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal and Junaid Khan.
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