Pakistan square off against Sri Lanka in the 3rd Super Four Match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, 23rd September. The match is slated to be played at Zayed Cricket Stadium and the scheduled start time is 8:00 PM IST. Ahead of this contest check out the stats, player props, head-to-head record, pitch report, squads, match winner prediction and projection of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Props
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Zayed Cricket Stadium is 138 runs.
- Sahibzada Farhan has scored 132 runs for Pakistan in four matches this season.
- Pathum Nissanka has scored 146 runs for Sri Lanka in four matches this season.
Zayed Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Zayed Cricket Stadium generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Out of 97 T20 matches played here, teams batting first have won 45 games, while sides chasing have had slightly better success with 52 wins. The average first-innings score is 138, while the second-innings average drops to 124, showing that run-scoring becomes a little tougher as the match progresses.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Record
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced off in 23 T20I matches so far. Here, Pakistan has the upper hand with 13 wins while Sri Lanka won 10 matches.
- Matches Played: 23
- Pakistan Won: 13
- Sri Lanka Won: 10
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Squads
Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Winner Prediction
Sri Lanka look better placed against Pakistan despite the latter holding a 13-10 lead in head-to-head T20Is. Pathum Nissanka’s 146 runs in four matches give Sri Lanka a stronger edge compared to Sahibzada Farhan’s 132 for Pakistan.
Pakistan’s bowling, led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf is a threat, but Sri Lanka’s spin duo of Hasaranga and Theekshana, along with experienced batters like Asalanka and Shanaka, bring balance. Based on current form and squad depth, Sri Lanka seem better placed to clinch the win.
Our Analysis: Sri Lanka is more likely to win.
