Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl, Sri Lanka made two changes

Both teams are playing a do-or-die match to maintain their hopes of reaching the final. Both teams have already lost their previous Super 4 matches, so the losing team will almost certainly be locked in the final.

Dubai: Pakistan and Sri Lanka clashes in the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Both teams are playing a do-or-die match to maintain their hopes of reaching the final. Both teams have already lost their previous Super 4 matches, so the losing team will almost certainly be locked in the final.

Toss and Team Announcement

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan made no changes to their playing XI. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, made two changes to their team, bringing in Maheesh Theekshana and Chamika Karunaratne.

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Sri Lanka's Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (captain), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Pakistan's Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (captain), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan hopes for Farhan

Under Salman Agha's captaincy, Pakistan will look to forget their defeat against India and secure a win today. The team is hoping for a strong batting performance from Sahibzada Farhan. Farhan scored a half-century against India, and Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub also provided a solid start, adding 90 runs for the first wicket. However, the team's middle order failed to hold its own in the previous match.

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Pakistan's Batting Challenge

The Pakistani batting team lacks experience. The absence of former captain Babar Azam and senior batsman Mohammad Rizwan is weakening the team's batting. The team lagged behind in technique and rhythm in the match against India. Today, the team will be determined to win at all costs and is under pressure to maintain its place in the final.

Only this match in Abu Dhabi

Apart from this Super-4 round match, all other matches will be held in Dubai. Both teams will be putting in all their efforts to keep their final hopes alive.