The Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage heats up as Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in a do-or-die encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Both sides enter this contest after tough defeats in their opening Super Four gamesβSri Lanka lost narrowly to Bangladesh, while Pakistan went down to arch-rivals India.
For Sri Lanka, consistency in batting will be crucial. Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are among the top scorers of the tournament, but the middle order must provide stability. Skipper Charith Asalanka has hinted at adding an extra bowler, which could bring Maheesh Theekshana back into the XI.
Pakistan, meanwhile, have shown flashes of brilliance but remain inconsistent. Against India, their batting clicked, yet the bowling struggled to defend. Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi will be key to Pakistanβs hopes, while young talents like Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan look to build on promising starts.
Match Information
- Fixture: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four
- Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Time: 8:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM Local
- Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network (India), PTV Sports (Pakistan), Siyatha TV (Sri Lanka)
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app & website
With both teams battling for survival, tonightβs clash promises drama, intensity, and high-quality cricket. The winner takes a giant step toward the Asia Cup 2025 final.
