Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka is looking forward to the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, while acknowledging the challenge of playing away from home. The three-match series will take place from November 11 to 15, followed by a tri-series starting on November 17.
Sri Lanka come into the series in good form, having registered a 2-0 clean sweep over Zimbabwe in their most recent ODI contests in August, highlighted by a Player of the Series performance from experienced batter Pathum Nissanka. Pakistan, meanwhile, will aim to continue their winning momentum following a 2-1 ODI series victory against South Africa earlier this month. The two sides last faced each other in the Asia Cup Super Fours, where Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka en route to reaching the final.
Sri Lanka seamer Matheesha Pathirana will miss the Pakistan tour while recovering from an upper respiratory tract infection. Asitha Fernando has been named as his replacement for the upcoming ODI series, ensuring the team maintains balance in the bowling attack.