Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series Final Live Score

We are just a few minutes away from the start of the game. But first, the two sets of players will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Sri Lanka first, followed by that of Pakistan.

PITCH REPORT - Aamer Sohail is inspecting the deck. He starts by lauding the groundsmen for producing what looks like an excellent surface. Sohail then adds that there is hardly any grass, as it has been nicely rolled in. Sohail feels that the surface is going to be excellent for batting, but also mentions that there might be some help for the spinners later in the game, if there isn't much dew.

The skipper of Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis says they are prepared to bat first, and the wicket looks better than in the last couple of matches. Mendis further adds that the team is confident, they have done well in a couple of matches, and everyone knows their roles well. On playing three games on the bounce, he says that the recovery has been going well, and ends by informing that Eshan Malinga is out and Maheesh Theekshana is in.

The captain of Pakistan - Shaheen Afridi starts off by saying that the dew comes in late and they want to use the fresh wicket, so they will be bowling first. Also adds that they batted second in all games and he reckons they have done well chasing. About the team changes, the skipper says that Shadab Khan isn't well and, for that reason, Faheem Ashraf is in.