Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets

Co-hosts Sri Lanka are cricket betting underdogs at the BetMGM online sportsbook for their matchup with Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka are already eliminated from the competition after abysmal batting performances led to defeats to England and New Zealand.

Facing a significant net run rate deficit Pakistan need to win this match emphatically and hope New Zealand lose to England. With the Kiwis playing on Friday, Pakistan could be eliminated by the time this match takes place on Saturday.

Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan Match Winner Odds 

Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan Predictions

I predict Pakistan will beat Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

The Sri Lankans have nothing to play and have lost their last three matches with three poor performances to match. Pakistan missed an opportunity against England, but have the bowling attack to trouble this struggling Sri Lanka lineup.

Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan Best Bets

Shaheen Shah Afridi struck with the first ball of the innings against England. Sri Lanka have made a habit of losing early wickets in this World Cup, so I predict Sri Lanka will be under 23.5 runs when the first wicket falls.

While Pakistan’s batting has often been too cautious in T20 cricket, the hard-hitting of Sahibzada Farhan has been invaluable. Farhan, who leads the tournament in runs and has three scores of 50+, is +260 to be Pakistan’s top batter. 

I don’t think Pakistan have a batting lineup capable of winning this tournament, but Sri Lanka have been a long way off the standard required. Pakistan won’t be chasing 200+ and could win this with 170 batting first. 

Sri Lanka’s chances rest on their spinners bowling Pakistan out on a turning Pallekele wicket.