The Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 is heating up as Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the 15th match of the Super Fours stage at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on September 23, 2025. Both sides are desperate to bounce back after defeats in their opening Super Fours encounters, making this fixture a virtual knockout for their hopes of reaching the final.
Current Scenario
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are sitting at the bottom of the Super Fours points table with zero points each. A loss here will make qualification for the finals almost impossible. Sri Lanka dominated the group stages with three straight wins but stumbled in their first Super Fours match, while Pakistan’s inconsistency has left them needing a strong comeback.
Players to Watch
Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan – 269 runs in last 10 matches, averaging 26.9 with a strike rate of 119.55.
- Fakhar Zaman – Big-match player with 260 runs at a strike rate of 138.29.
- Mohammad Nawaz & Abrar Ahmed – Pakistan’s leading wicket-takers, combining control with breakthroughs.
Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka – In red-hot form with 362 runs in his last 10 T20Is at a strike rate of 149.58.
- Kusal Mendis – Adds stability in the middle with 278 runs at a strike rate of 131.13.
- Dushmantha Chameera – Sri Lanka’s go-to pacer with 13 wickets in his last 7 matches.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
Sri Lanka has dominated Pakistan in recent T20Is:
- Sri Lanka won by 23 runs (11-Sep-2022)
- Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (09-Sep-2022)
- Sri Lanka won by 13 runs (09-Oct-2019)
- Sri Lanka won by 35 runs (07-Oct-2019)
- Sri Lanka won by 64 runs (05-Oct-2019)
Pakistan will be eager to reverse this trend and secure a crucial win.
Match Details
- Match: 15th Match, Super Fours – Asia Cup 2025
- Date: September 23, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Time: 7:30 PM Local Time
- Toss: To be decided
- Live: Star Sports / Streaming platforms
Probable XIs
Pakistan: Salman Agha (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesa Pathirana
Pitch & Conditions
The Zayed Cricket Stadium traditionally offers a slow surface, assisting spinners and bowlers who rely on variations. Teams chasing often find it easier under lights, but early wickets can make targets tricky. Expect another tactical battle between bat and ball.
Both teams have zero points in the Super Fours. The winner of this match will keep their hopes of reaching the Asia Cup final alive, while the loser will likely be out of contention.
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