Watch PAK vs SL Cricket Match Live: Pakistan opt to chase after winning toss in high-stakes clash
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash, looking to chase under lights in this high-pressure game against Sri Lanka.
Last Updated: 08.11 PM, Sep 23, 2025
Sri Lanka are all set to play againat Pakistan in the Super Four match No. 3 of the Asia Cup 2025. The Men in Green won the toss and put the opponents to bat first. It was an incredible atmosphere out there in Abu Dhabi where the crowd have come out in numbers to support their favorite teams. The captains looked quite confident during the toss time.
While Pakistan made no changes to their playing XI, Sri Lanka brought in Maheesh Theekshana and Chamika Karunaratne, making their bowling attack even more stronger. They have a balanced team and if they stick around, they might outplay Pakistan and take the game home.
Match Details
Match: PAK vs SL, Super Four Match No. 3
Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 8.00 pm IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch report:
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi unlike other times will be favorable to the batters. The pitch is covered with green grass which will help the ball come onto the bat quite easily. The captain who wins the toss should look to chase first as 180-190 is a chaseable score on the pitch.
Who said what?
Charith Asalanka: I would have done the same thing. It looks a good pitch, don't mind batting first. We are playing good cricket, we need to improve in a few areas. Batting and bowling at the death. There are two changes. Theekshana and Karunaratne are in. We thought that we might need one extra bowler, that's why we have brought in a bowler who can bat.
Salman Agha: We will bowl first. Looks a good wicket, don't think it will change much. I think we started well (against India), but then the tempo shifted. They are a good side, we’re a good side. We don’t think about the past, just need to focus on today. We have an unchanged side.
PAK vs SL: Playing XI
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed