Match Prediction:
Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in match 11 of the 2023 Asia Cup on Thursday afternoon at the R.Premadasa Stadium in the Super Fours. The competition has been dominated by rain over the last few days, but the grounds crew has been exceptional and will work tirelessly to prepare the pitch for this match. The following is a preview of this game. The day-night match in Colombo begins at 15:00 local time.
Pakistan will want to perform well in this match not only to qualify for the 2023 Asia Cup final but also to erase the memory of their crushing loss to India.
Sri Lanka showed plenty of character against India to reduce them from 80 without loss to 91-3 and then to dismiss them for 213. If Dunith Wellalage bowls with the same precision, they will be difficult to defeat in this match.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
Although India triumphed on Tuesday after electing to bat first, we anticipate that both teams will want to field first if they win the decision for this match.
Weather Report:
This match in Colombo is expected to be played in cloudy and muggy weather. There will be copious amounts of precipitation in the area, and the game may be interrupted.
Pitch Report:
The ground has become more bowler-friendly over the past week, and we anticipate a par score between 260 and 270 in this match.
Head to Head:
Pakistan is aiming for a third consecutive ODI victory over Sri Lanka, having won the last two matches of their bilateral series in September and October of 2019.
PAK vs SL Team Form in Last Five Matches:
PAK : L W NR W W
SL : L W W W W
Pakistan Preview:
The two-day ODI against India took its toll on Pakistan’s fast bowlers, with both Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf suffering ailments at the conclusion of the match. Rauf will definitely miss this game, and there is a strong possibility that Naseem will be rested as well. Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan have been added to the squad.
Pakistan Squad Prediction:
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Zaman Khan
Sri Lanka Preview:
The two-day ODI against India took its toll on Pakistan’s fast bowlers, with both Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf suffering ailments at the conclusion of the match. Rauf will definitely miss this game, and there is a strong possibility that Naseem will be rested as well. Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan have been added to the squad.
Sri Lanka Squad Prediction:
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
PAK vs SL Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played | PAK Won | SL Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 92 | 58 | 1 | 4 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Prediction:
India has already qualified for the final on Sunday, thus the victor of this match will join them. Bangladesh has been knocked out of the tournament. After suffering losses this week, both sides have a lot to gain by winning this game, including a chance to avenge themselves by defeating India and moving closer to clinching the 2023 Asia Cup. Pakistan will still have a formidable bowling attack and powerful batting lineup even without Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. We anticipate a close game but are picking Pakistan to win.
