Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the Super Four match number 3 on Tuesday, September 23, in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 tournament. It is a do-or-die match for both teams since they lost their respective first games. The Island nation lost to Bangladesh, while Pakistan was hammered by India by six wickets. The loser of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match will be eliminated from the Continental Cup campaign.
Notably, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan have looked a bit patchy with the bat in hand. On the batting-friendly UAE pitches, the teams have struggled to put on competitive scores. Also, what is hurting both teams is the strike rate at which the batters are scoring.
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While on average, Indian batters in the Asia Cup are scoring at a strike rate of over 160, Pakistan and Sri Lanka batters are scoring less than 150, barring one or two players being exceptional. With several top teams adopting an aggressive approach in the power play, the Island nation and Men In Green are still lagging behind.
SL vs PAK: Match Preview
Pakistan's timid approach in the second half of the innings against India cost them the game. At the halfway stage, the Men In Green were 96/2; however, in the remaining 10 overs, they could not even score more than 80 runs. Bowling has looked toothless, with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf being clobbered everywhere on the Dubai surface.
Against Sri Lanka, who have a potent bowling attack, Pakistan batters need to find ways to keep the scoreboard ticking and not let go of their boundary scoring intent. On the other hand, the Island nation will be aiming to put on a dominating display with the bat in hand. The opening batters Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis have not fired in union, while Kusal Perera, Asalanka, and Kamil Mishara are yet to find the groove. A strong batting display against Pakistan will help Sri Lanka's bowlers to have extra cushion of runs to be more aggressive.
SL vs PAK: Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming Details
When will the SL vs Pak match be played?
The match will be played on Tuesday, September 23, from 8:00 PM IST.
Where will the SL vs Pak match be played?
The match will be played in Abu Dhabi.
How to watch the SL vs Pak match broadcast in India?
The match will telecasted live on Sony Sports Network
Where to watch the SL vs Pak match live?
The match will be live-streamed on SonyLiv and website
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