Colombo: As Pakistan and Sri Lanka are ready to take on each other in the first semifinal of International Cricket Council (ICC) World T20 in Colombo.
Pakistan, after beating Australia by 32 runs in their final match of super eight round, will go in with confidence while Sri Lanka will have home crowed advantage. Although, along with hundreds of Pakistani supporters, the Sri Lankans had supported the green shirts in the event but today we will see a division in the crowed.
However, it is unwise to predict any team in T20s, but statistics show that Pakistan have clear edge over Sri Lanka.
Here is a head-to-head comparison of both the teams:
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 matches:
Both the team played first T20 match on September 17, 2007 in Johannesburg which was won by the green shirts by 33 runs.
The teams were met last on June 3, 2012 at Hambantota, which was also won by the team green by 23 runs.
Total head-to-head:                     Pakistan won                    Sri Lanka won
9 matches                                        6                                            3
More details:
Pakistan | Sri Lanka | |
Captain |
Mohammad Hafeez | Mahela Jayawardene |
Strong point |
Spin attack | Batting & bowling line |
Weak point |
Poor fielding | Home crowed pressure |
Key player |
Saeed Ajmal | Ajantha Mendis |
T20 statistics |
63 matches: 38 win, 23 lost, 2 tie | 46 matches: 27 win, 18 lost, 1 tie |
In T20 World Cup |
25 matches: 16 win, 8 lost, 1 tie | 23 matches: 15 win, 1 tie |
In T20 World Cup 2012 |
5 matches: 4 win, 1 lost | 5 matches: 4 win, 1 lost |
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