Staff Report

COLOMBO: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will clash in the first Twenty20 match in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, today (Friday).

Muhammad Hafiz will lead the team for the first time after being named as Tw20 skipper.

Team Pakistan could move up to 4th position from the current 5th by winning the two-match series.

The two sides have played seven T20 matches against each other. Pakistan remained victorious in five matches while Lanka bagged two wins. 

On the other hand, Sri Lanka could oust South Africa from No 2 position by winning the series 2-0. SAMAA