PAK vs SL Super Fours clash: Probable XIs ready—kya Theekshana comeback hoga? Save & share for quick match prep. #PAKvsSL #AsiaCup2025
Match basics
- PAK vs SL Live Score Today Asia Cup 2025
- Fixture: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super Fours, Match 15, Asia Cup 2025 (T20I) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 23 September 2025, evening start in Abu Dhabi; coverage live today.
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in a virtual must‑win.
- Tournament: Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, UAE leg.
Live scorecard (follow updates)
- PAK vs SL Live Score Today, Asia Cup 2025
- Ball‑by‑ball commentary and detailed scorecard are updating live for PAK vs SL Super Fours in Abu Dhabi.
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Stakes and storyline
- Both teams lost their opening Super Fours game, making this a do‑or‑die clash for final qualification hopes.
- Sri Lanka have recent T20I momentum over Pakistan and will bank on middle‑overs control to tilt the contest.
- Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha chose to bowl on a batting‑friendly surface, backing a chase with dew likely later.
Probable XIs
- Pakistan (Probable): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Hussain Talat/Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (c), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed/Sufiyan Muqeem, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.
- Sri Lanka (Probable): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage/Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.
- Update cue: Sri Lanka are considering a bowling tweak with Maheesh Theekshana expected to return.
Players to watch
- Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi with the new ball and Fakhar Zaman’s powerplay intent could define the tone in a chase scenario.
- Sri Lanka: Nuwan Thushara’s swing vs Fakhar Zaman is a key battle, with Hasaranga’s middle‑overs control crucial.
Pitch report
- Sheikh Zayed Stadium has offered a solid T20 surface this edition—par first‑innings scores around 165–180 and value for disciplined pace and smart spin.
- Expert views hint at a true deck where 180–190 can be competitive, especially if early wickets stall the scoring.
- Dew factor in the second innings can aid chasing sides; captains lean towards bowling first at night.
Weather report (Abu Dhabi)
- Conditions are hot and humid with no rain threat; evening temperatures near 31–34°C and elevated humidity likely bring dew.
- Hourly forecasts show clear skies through the evening and night with RealFeel heat remaining high.
- Stadium‑specific climatology for September indicates minimal precipitation and warm nights—expect uninterrupted play.
Context and form
- PAK vs SL Live Score Today, Asia Cup 2025
- Asia Cup 2025 is being played in the UAE from Sep 9–28 in the T20I format, with Abu Dhabi hosting Super Fours ties.
- Sri Lanka enter with strong group‑stage results but a Super Fours setback, while Pakistan seek a reset after defeat to India.
How the match could be won
- SL route: Powerplay stability, spin squeeze through overs 7–15, and death bowling from Thushara/Chameera to keep targets under 175.
- PAK route: New‑ball strikes from Shaheen, a measured chase leveraging dew, and a power‑finish from middle‑order hitters.
Quick facts
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (night game under lights).
- Toss: Pakistan opted to field first.
- Par score: 165–180; 180–190 competitive if batting first.
- Weather: Clear, hot, humid; dew likely, no rain forecast.
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