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Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bowl against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan are coming after losing their last Super Four clash against India, and on the other hand, Sri Lanka also suffered a defeat in their last clash against Bangladesh.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head to head
Pakistan and Bangladesh faced each other in 23 T20Is, where the Men in Green hold the edge, winning 23 clashes, and Sri Lanka managed to come out victorious on 10 occasions.
What happens if Sri Lanka/Pakistan lose this clash
Considering both Sri Lanka and Pakistan lost their opening matches of the Asia Cup Super Four stage, the loser will need a mathematical miracle to reach the final. Even if Pakistan lose to Sri Lanka, they won’t be technically eliminated from the Asia Cup 2025. A set of results could still see them qualify for the finale which will take place on September 28.
Captains at toss
Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka): I would have done the same thing. It looks a good pitch, don't mind batting first. We are playing good cricket, we need to improve in a few areas. Batting and bowling at the depth. There are two changes. Theekshana and Karunaratne are in. We thought that we might need one extra bowler, that's why we have brought in a bowler who can bat.
Salman Agha Pakistan: Salman Agha: We will bowl first. Looks a good wicket, don't think it will change much. We want to improve with the bat and ball. It's a new game, a new challenge. We want to focus on today. No changes.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan playing XIs
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
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