Pakistan (PAK) square off against Sri Lanka (SL) in match No. 15 of the 2025 Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, September 23.
Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan will be down on confidence after losing to arch-rivals India for the second time in the Asia Cup. This was their opening encounter in the Super Fours. The Men in Green would like to get their campaign back on track with a win on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka have their backs against the wall after losing their opening Super-Four clash against Bangladesh. They lost by four wickets, failing to defend a 169-run target. Before the match against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka won all three matches they played in the group stage. Another defeat and the Lankan Lions could be out of the tournament.
PAK vs SL Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super Four, Match 15, Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, September 23, 8 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode & YuppTV (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
In the 2025 Asia Cup, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has hosted seven games so far. The average first-innings score is around 165. Four out of the seven games have been won by teams batting first. Bowlers are expected to have the upper-hand on Tuesday. Keeping wickets through the middle overs could prove to be fruitful for the teams.
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Won by Pakistan | 13 |
| Won by Sri Lanka | 10 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | September 17, 2007 |
| Most-recent Fixture | September 11, 2022 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan (PAK):
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka (SL):
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 Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Pathum Nissanka
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Pathum Nissanka is the leading run-getter in the 2025 Asia Cup, having amassed 146 runs in four innings. He is averaging 36.50 at a strike rate of 148.98. The right-handed batter will look to get his team off to a solid start.
Probable Best Bowler: Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara has been exemplary with the new ball. He has not only used swing to bamboozle batters but also mixed it up well with slower deliveries. In four matches, he has picked up six wickets at an average of 18.83. He will be the bowler to watch out for on Tuesday.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Scenario 1
- Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 45-55
- SL: 150-160
- Pakistan win the match.
Scenario 2
- Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 40-50
- PAK: 140-150
- Sri Lanka win the match.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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