Sri Lanka vs Pakistan playing 11: Will the teams make changes in a decisive match?

PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Playing 11 Prediction: Pakistan and Sri Lanka clash in an important match in Asia Cup's Super 4 stage on Tuesday as teams race to book a place in the final on Sunday.

Both Sri Lanka and Pakistan enter the match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi with a defeat to Bangladesh and India, respectively. This is a must win encounter for both the teams. Even though an immediate elimination is not on cards, one foot would towards the exit doors in case of a defeat.

Sri Lanka have looked like a complete side, even after the defeat to Bangladesh in the Super 4 game, which they almost pulled off in the last over.


On the other hand, Pakistan have been inconsistent. In the group stages, their bowlers delivered, but the batting was suffering. However, it was reversed in the first Super 4 game against India, where the batting did a good job but the bowlers looked clueless.

Both will have to overcome their shortcomings to win the match and keep their dream of qualifying for the finals alive.

SL vs Pak Playing 11

Pakistan playing 11 (probable): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka playing 11 (probable): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara