The first one day international match of the five-match series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Dubai International Stadium on Friday (November 11). This day/night match will start at 17.00 hours (PST). This will be the 122nd match between the two teams in limited overs international cricket and 36th in the UAE. Pakistan enjoy record against Sri Lanka. They have won 71 and lost 46 in 121 previous encounters between the two sides.
Three matches ended with out a result while one match ended in a tie. Pakistan also have a good record against Sri Lanka in previous matches in UAE. They have won 21, lost 13 and tied one in 35 matches in the UAE. It is hard to beat Pakistan in day/night encounters for Sri Lanka. Pakistani have won 22 and lost 17 in 41 matches played against the Islanders under lights. The remaining two matches were abandoned. In last 10 matches between the two teams, Sri Lanka have won six while Pakistan achieved victory in four.
