Sri Lanka face Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022 tonight. Photo: @ICC
The Asia Cup 2022 is now heading towards its culmination and this is the last game before the final of the event on Sunday. Unfortunately, this game will have no bearing on the outcome of the tournament apart from the fact that the two teams can iron out the mistakes if there are any before they reach the final.
While Sri Lanka sprung a surprise as they came back after their first defeat at the hands of Afghanistan and chased down a record 184 against Bangladesh to make it to the Super Four of the tournament. Then, again they chased a record 176 at Sharjah against Afghanistan and announced that they have entered the Super Four to compete and not to be a meagre spectator. However, it was their victory against the strong Indian team that made them the real challengers for an Asia Cup title after a long time.
Pakistan on the other hand have had a mixed bag of a tournament. They were beaten by India in a close encounter in teh first match and they defeated Hong Kong by a great margin of 155 runs. In their first Super Four encounter, they chased down 181 against India with relatable ease as well. In the very next game, Afghanistan almost beat them, but for Naseem Shah to rescue the team with his two sixes and win the game by just one wicket while chasing down 130.
Thus the two teams, who have come along two very different paths and seek the same target will get a look at each other in this game and prepare better for the showdown.
SL vs PAK Asia Cup 2022 Toss
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has won the toss against his Pakistani counterpart Babar Azama and decided to bowl first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Sl vs Pak Asia Cup 2022: How do the teams shape up?
Sri Lnaka have finally cut the long rope to its vice-captain Charith Asalanka and have brought in experienced Dhananjaya de Silva in his place. Pramod Madushan has been handed the debut cap in place of Asitha Fernando.
Pakistan have also made two changes to their playing 11 and brought in Hasan Ali in place of Naseem Shah and Usman Qadir in place of Shadab Khan. These two will be playing their first game of the tournament
Sri Lanka Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Pakistan Playing 11
Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali , Haris Rauf, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Hasnain
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