Sri Lanka, playing in front of their home crowd, became the first team to be knocked out of the Super Eights after their recent defeat to New Zealand. Pakistan, meanwhile, head into the game under pressure following a loss to England and a rain-affected washout against the Black Caps.
Salman Ali Agha will lead the Pakistan side. The team has world-class talent, but consistency remains a major concern. Veteran Babar Azam could be benched due to poor form, with the management looking for more aggressive options in the middle order.
Ayub brings flair, but he needs more consistency to support Farhan in the Powerplay. The left-hander has struggled to score runs throughout the tournament, with a best of 24 off 13 balls.
Middle-Order Batters and All-Rounders: Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf
All-rounders Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf will be crucial on the Pallekele surface. Faheem is expected to use his variations to control scoring during the death overs.
Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
Sri Lanka Playing XI vs Pakistan
Openers: Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis
Pathum Nissanka remains the key batter at the top of the order, while Kusal Mendis adds experience. The pair will face a stern challenge against Shaheen Afridi with the new ball. Nissanka’s ability to see off the early overs will be crucial if Sri Lanka are to build a competitive total.
Dunith Wellalage is the side’s main all-rounder, contributing with both the bat and his left-arm spin. On a Pallekele surface that helps spinners, Wellalage and Dushan Hemantha will play a key role in challenging Pakistan’s middle order.
Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Madushanka’s ability to swing the ball back into right-handers sets up an intriguing battle against the in-form Sahibzada Farhan at the top.
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