🏏Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super Four,15th Match (A2 v B1) Abu Dhabi🏏

🏏Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super Four,15th Match (A2 v B1) Abu Dhabi🏏

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face off in a very important clash of the Asia Cup today at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan lost to India in the first game by four wickets, while Sri Lanka suffered a defeat to Bangladesh. Today's match is a must-win for both teams, as a defeat will almost end their hopes of reaching the final.

Sri Lanka have played good cricket in the Asia Cup, and the defeat to Bangladesh was their first in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Pakistan have looked ordinary, losing two matches to India. The head-to-head between the teams is 13-10 in favour of Pakistan, but the Men in Green have not beaten Sri Lanka since 2019 in a T20I match, losing five consecutive games since then.

Still, Pakistan can be an unpredictable team and can surprise anyone on their day, and fans are hoping for a cracking game.

Shoaib Akhtar Slams Salman Agha

Following the defeat to India, former pacer Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at captain Salman Agha and called him the weakest link in the Pakistan team. "Salman ko khud nahi pata wo kya kaptaani kar raha hai (Salman himself doesn’t know what he is doing). He is the weakest link. Does he even deserve the spot he is playing at? What does he do?

"He could be a good boy but what does he produce? Does he perform like Tilal Varma or Hardik Pandya? On top of that, he makes wrong decisions that further put the team in trouble," Akhtar further said.

Sri Lanka have played well in the Asia Cup and reached the Super 4 undefeated, beating Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong in the process. Pakistan have looked like a team that is down on confidence, and there seem to be too many loopholes in the squad.

They lack a quality in the middle order, the bowlers have been out of form, and the field is below standard. Pakistan need to raise their game to test Sri Lanka today.

Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka Toss Time

The toss for the Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka match will take place at 7:30 PM IST and play will begin at 8:00 PM.

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), 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

Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz

Pitch Report

The pitches at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi have played better in favour of the batters than in Dubai. There is still some help for the fast bowlers, but not so much for spinners. Dew is another factor that has made batting easier in Abu Dhabi. It could be a high scoring game between the two teams.

Head To Head

The head-to-head record is in favour of Pakistan, with the Men in Green winning 13 out of the 23 matches, but as mentioned below, Pakistan have not beaten Sri Lanka since 2019.

Must Win Game For Both Teams

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the very important clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. This is a must-win game for both teams after they suffered defeats in their first Super 4 matches. Pakistan were hammered by India, while Sri Lanka lost to Bangladesh. Sri Lanka have dominated Pakistan in the last five years, winning five matches on the trot, but Pakistan can be an unpredictable team, and pull off a surprise. Stay tuned with us as we bring you latest updates from the match.

Asia Cup has resembled a contest to determine the continent’s ‘second-best’ team. With a spot in the final on the line, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will fight it out for a claim to that honorific when they meet in the third Super Four contest at the Zayed Cricket Stadium today (September 23, 2025).

Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s fates are tied as much as their past. They endured a match-turning slowdown in the middle-overs after a bright PowerPlay in their previous defeats. Both batting line-ups have also exhibited a susceptibility to collapses against unfancied teams, with Pakistan’s middle-order being rocked by the UAE and Sri Lanka almost frittering away a winning position against Hong Kong.

With uncertainty lingering lower down the order, the onus to deliver will be on in-form Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan (132 runs) and his Sri Lankan counterpart Pathum Nissanka (146).

The surfaces here, unlike those in Dubai, have suited the quicks more, and both sides are likely to stick to their strategy of picking two specialist seamers, backed up by a seam-bowling all-rounder.

Sri Lanka has won two matches here earlier in the tournament, and its familiarity with the conditions may give it an edge.

Both teams enter this crucial encounter on the back of defeats, with Pakistan losing to India and Sri Lanka falling narrowly to Bangladesh. With a spot in the final still up for grabs, this game promises to be a high-stakes contest.

The weather forecast in Abu Dhabi looks ideal for cricket, with no rain expected during the match. The maximum temperature is predicted to reach 38°C, while the minimum is expected to hover around 31°C. Players and fans can expect a hot and sunny day, typical of Abu Dhabi’s late-September climate. The clear skies will ensure uninterrupted play, though the heat may test the stamina and fitness of the players.

The surface is likely to assist both batters and bowlers, making it a true all-rounder’s wicket. While no single discipline appears to have a significant advantage, teams will need to adapt quickly to the conditions. Dew could play a crucial role in the second innings, potentially making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball, so the toss could prove decisive.

Teams winning the toss are advised to bowl first, aiming to restrict the opposition to a total of 160-170 runs. Chasing teams, on the other hand, will likely need to target at least 180-190 runs to pose a serious challenge, capitalising on early wickets and disciplined bowling to manage the opposition during the chase.

Fast bowlers can extract swing and bounce, particularly with the new ball, by focusing on line and length. Spinners will play a pivotal role during the middle overs, with their ability to control the game likely to determine the outcome. Slow bowlers, in particular, will rely on wickets from the pacers and hope that dew does not hinder their effectiveness.

Pakistan will aim to perform strongly with bat, ball, and fielding to keep their Asia Cup 2025 final hopes alive. The team will need a combination of aggressive batting, disciplined bowling, and sharp fielding to secure a win. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will look to bounce back from their last-over loss against Bangladesh, seeking a strong performance to keep their tournament ambitions intact.