Pakistan and Sri Lanka Fight to Keep Asia Cup Hopes Alive
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are heading into Tuesday’s Super Fours of the T20 Asia Cup 2025 knowing that bigger stakes could not be involved. This game in Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is virtually a knock-out to the two former champions, with Bangladesh and India having already won their first matches.
Pakistan will enter the match with its head held high, having lost two consecutive matches to its bitter opponent, India. Team selection and strategy are being questioned, mounting pressure on Skipper Salman Ali Agha, who needs to ignite a turnaround.
The Men in Green require an experienced opener, Fakhar Zaman, who must hit an early rhythm and gain a strong foundation when leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed’s tight spells might be very important in curbing Sri Lanka’s aggressive middle order.
Sri Lanka, under the leadership of Charith Asalanka, comes with its scars following a close four-wicket defeat to Bangladesh. But history is kind to the Islanders, who are five years undefeated against Pakistan in T20Is. Their mastery of the middle overs with spin and performance under pressure has been a major factor in the recent encounters.
The loser here has an uphill task as the two best sides in the round-robin Super Fours go on to Sunday’s final in Dubai. It will be heavy drama, man-to-man, and a hotly fought evening in Abu Dhabi lights.
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