India, Jan. 9 -- It's a must-win territory for hosts Sri Lanka if they are to have any chance of winning the three-match T20I series against Pakistan. The visitors led by Salman Ali Agha registered a comfortable victory in the series opener as their preparation for the T20 World Cup began with a bang. The three-match contest between the two teams is a perfect opportunity for them to fine-tune their skills ahead of the upcoming 20-team tournament, scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.

Pakistan are without Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf for the series. Babar and Haris are currently playing for Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL), and hence Pakistan didn't pick t...