PAK vs SL Match Preview:
Pakistan (PAK)will take on Sri Lanka (SL) in the Super Clash of Asia Cup 2025. The match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 23. The champions of the previous T20 edition,
Sri Lanka ended up losing their previous match against Bangladesh and need to win the upcoming match to keep their hopes alive for the final.
On the other hand, Pakistan will also look to register a big win against Sri Lanka and make their chances stronger for the final. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction,pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the super four clash of Asia Cup 2025 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
PAK vs SL Match Details
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Match |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super 4s |
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Venue |
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
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Date & Time |
Tuesday, September 23, 8:00 PM (IST) |
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Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
Sony Liv (app and website) and Sony Sports Network |
PAK vs SL Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi provides a balanced surface which provides good support for the batters with perfect pace and bounce. Out of 97 T20 matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 45 times while the chasing side came out victorious on 52 occasions.
PAK vs SL Weather Report 
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Stats and Records
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other 23 times in the T20I format so far. Out of these 23 games, Pakistan won 13 times while Sri Lanka come out victorious on 10 occasions.
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Match played |
23 |
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Pakistan |
13 |
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Sri Lanka |
10 |
PAK vs SL Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Squads
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Faheem Ashraf
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana
PAK vs SL Predicted Top Batter
Pathum Nissanka: Sri Lankan opening batter Pathum Nissanka is currently the leading run scorer of the ongoing Asia Cup and has been a constant performer so far. The right-hander amassed 146 runs from four matches at an average of 36.50 and a strike rate of 148.97. He could play a crucial role if Sri Lanka win their upcoming match against Pakistan.
PAK vs SL Predicted Top Bowler
Nuwan Thisara: Sri Lankan past bowler Nuwan Thushara can turn out to be a key player in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan. Thushara is Sri Lanka leading wicket taker in the tournament and will be looking to deliver a match-winning spell against Pakistan.
Today’s Cricket Match Prediction
Toss Prediction: Pakistan to win the toss
Scenario 1: Pakistan opt to bowl first
1st innings prediction: Sri Lanka to post 170-180 runs
Match prediction: Sri Lanka to win
Scenario 2: Pakistan opt to bat first
1st innings prediction: Pakistan to post 155-165 runs
Match prediction: Sri Lanka to win
