Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Do-or-Die Clash Tonight
After suffering a 6-wicket defeat against India, Pakistan now faces Sri Lanka in what is a must-win encounter for both sides. Neither team has opened their account in the Super Four stage, while India and Bangladesh already have two points each. A win tonight is crucial for both Pakistan and Sri Lanka to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the final.
Pakistan’s form has been disappointing. Two consecutive losses against India have unsettled the team and its fans. Without star players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s batting struggles have been exposed in this Asia Cup. Fans are increasingly frustrated with captain Salman Ali Agha, blaming his poor captaincy for the defeats.
Sri Lanka also needs to regroup after their recent loss to Bangladesh on 20th September, when they failed to defend a 168-run target. Bangladesh chased it down with four wickets in hand. Sri Lanka will need both skill and luck on their side tonight.
Tonight’s Super Four match will be played in Abu Dhabi at 8 PM IST.
Players to Watch:
- Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman
Probable Sri Lanka XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Sri Lanka Squad:
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
Probable Pakistan XI:
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Pakistan Squad:
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz