Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025
Kick-Off Time: 17:30 (AEST)
Stadium: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will continue their run in the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Both sides lost their first game in this round and will be hoping to bounce back. Who will win? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
- Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 17:30 (AEST)
- Stadium: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Interesting Facts About Teams
Both sides lost their first game of this round and must win to have a chance at the final.
Sri Lanka have won four of their last five matches in this tournament
Pakistan have won two of their previous five matches in this tournament
Weather Report before the Match
The weather at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is forecast to have clear skies, warm, and no rain is expected throughout the game. The surface of the pitch has proven to be good for batters from the start of this tournament. The average first-innings score here is 185 runs.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Chances of Winning
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been exceptional in the group stage, but this stage remains a survival of the fittest. Pakistan is the slight favourite in this encounter after an impressive run in the group stage, defeating Oman, UAE, and Afghanistan. However, they have shown that they can be beaten, losing again to their arch-rivals India in their previous game. On the other hand, Sri Lanka were perfect in the group stage, but their recent loss to Bangladesh showed that the team needs to do more to get to the final.
Pakistan's chance of winning - 59%
Sri Lanka's chance of winning - 41%
Pakistan Preview
After making it out of the Group with the second spot with two wins in three games, Pakistan began their fight to the final, losing by 6 wickets to India in their last game. They started the game impressively, but they couldn't hold on to the end with their bowling attack struggling, and the players couldn't rise to the situation. With this in mind, this game is a must-win for them if they still wish to make it to the next round. Nevertheless, they will need to be more conscious about their tactics, especially their bowling attack. Shaheen Afridi and Saim Ayub must be sharp from the start of the game, and Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, and Agha will aim for tight spells to secure victory.
Key Players: Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Agha, Mohammad Haris
Pakistan Players List
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Faheem Ashraf.
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka suffered a shocking defeat in their last game, losing by 4 wickets to Bangladesh. They struggled to do damage to their opponent, and the game looked as if they weren’t ready for the tournament. Sri Lanka fell to 65-3 in 9.1 overs after Mahedi Hasan dismissed openers Pathum Nissanka (22) and Kusal Mendis (34). With the game now gone, they are presented with another chance to salvage the tournament, and a loss for them here would automatically end their chance at the final.
Key Players: Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lanka Players List
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have met 23 times in T20I games. The Cornered Tigers lead the head-to-head with 13 wins, and the Lions have seen 10 wins. However, Sri Lanka have won their last five games against Pakistan.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 23
- Sri Lanka - 10
- Pakistan - 13
- Draw - 0
- No Result - 0
Who will win the match, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Pakistan a 59% chance of beating Sri Lanka in the 2025 Asia Cup match.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Prediction
Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka lost their first game of this round, and this means it is a must-win game for both sides. While the hosts are favourites on paper, possibly because of the poor run of Sri Lanka at this venue, I still believe that Sri Lanka will win. They are in a strong form, winning four of their last five matches. Moreover, they have defeated Pakistan in their previous T20I head-to-head meetings. For individual performance, I think Pathum Nissanka will continue his great run for the Lions. He leads the 2025 Asia Cup with 146 runs in four innings, averaging 36.50 at a 148.98 strike rate, and aims for a solid start.
Our first prediction is Top Sri Lanka's Batter — Pathum Nissanka - 3.30 odds for Bc.Game Bookmakers
Our second Prediction is Sri Lanka to win - 2.20 odds for Dafabet bookmaker.
Our Third Prediction is Over 309.5 - 1.85 odds for 1xBet bookmaker.
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