PAK vs SL: In the 15th match of the 2025 Asia Cup, Pakistan (PAK) will play Sri Lanka (SL) on Tuesday, September 23 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Pakistan, coached by Salman Ali Agha, would be down in confidence following their second Asia Cup defeat to bitter rivals India. Their Super Fours debut matchup was this one. Tuesday’s victory would help the Men in Green get their campaign back on track.
After losing to Bangladesh in their first Super-Four match, Sri Lanka is in a precarious position. They failed to defend a target of 169 runs and lost by four wickets. Sri Lanka had won all three of their group stage games before to the match against Bangladesh. The Lankan Lions might be eliminated from the tournament after another loss.
PAK vs SL Match Details:
Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (PAK vs SL)
League: Asia Cup 2025
Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025
Time: 08:00 PM (IST) – 02:30 PM (GMT)
Pitch Report:
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium has played host to seven of the 2025 Asia Cup’s matches thus far. Approximately 165 is the average score in the first inning. Batting first has helped teams win four of the seven games. On Tuesday, bowlers are anticipated to have the advantage. For the teams, holding onto wickets through the middle overs may prove beneficial.
PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played : 23
Won by Pakistan: 13
Won by Sri Lanka: 10
PAK vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis:
As we watch competition games in the Super Fours, the Asia Cup 2025 is getting more competitive. For both Pakistan and Sri Lanka, their third Super Four match will be very important. Sri Lanka got a loss against the Bangladeshis, and Pakistan lost the most recent match against the Indians. Both teams will give it their all in order to win because it is a game they must win.
Pakistan has a strong history here, having won their last six meetings. It contains the three matches they have played against the Sri Lankans. The team will have an advantage due to their strong batting order. It would be intriguing to see if the Sri Lankans can break the curse and win this match because they have had trouble in Abu Dhabi in the past.
Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan (PAK):
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka (SL):
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, and Nuwan Thushara.
