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Sri Lanka will square off against Pakistan in a Super 4 stage clash of the Asia Cup 2023. The match will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.
The Lankan side, after getting defeated by India by 41 in a high voltage clash, are determined to make a comeback. Many eyes will be on the sensation Dunith Wellalage, who starred with both bat and ball against the formidable Indian side.
On the other hand, Pakistan has also tasted defeat in their first Super 4 stage clash against India and are eager to bounce back in the tournament and regain confidence.
The encounter is crucial for both teams as the winner of this match will seal his spot in the Asia Cup final alongside India.
Asia Cup 2023, SL vs PAK:
- Date and time: September 14, 2023; 09:30 am GMT | 03:00 pm local | 03:00 pm IST
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Also READ: Asia Cup 2023 Final, Qualification Scenarios: Here’s how Sri Lanka or Pakistan can secure a spot for the summit clash against India
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
R. Premadasa Stadium predominantly favours spinners, but its fast outfield and short boundaries benefit batters. Chasing is challenging, as demonstrated in the India-Pakistan match, so the toss-winning captain will likely opt to bat first. The average first innings score in ODIs on the venue is 232.
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-haq, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka
- All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Mahesh Theekshana
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Babar Azam (c), Dunith Wellalage (vc)
Choice 2: Kusal Mendis (c), Shaheen Afridi (vc)
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Matheesha Pathirana, Dasun Shanaka, Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed
SL vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 14, 09:30 am GMT)
Squads:
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Nawaz, Saud Shakeel, Usama Mir, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Haris
