PAK make no changes in playing XI despite India loss as Salman Ali Agha puts SL into bat

PAK opt to bowl vs SL [Source: @arieba_chaudhry/x.com]

The stage is set for a riveting do-or-die battle as Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2025. Both teams lost their last match, and hence, this game becomes crucial for their tournament survival. While the Lankan Lions were defeated by Bangladesh, Pakistan suffered a heavy loss against the Indian side.

Interestingly, Sri Lanka were undefeated in their Asia Cup group stage, but the Tigers handed them a tough loss as they now battle the Men in Green to stay alive in the competition. On the other hand, Pakistan showed resilience against India on Sunday, but the bowlers let them down as the team now has to beat Sri Lanka, a team that they have not defeated in T20Is since 2019.

Ahead of the crucial game, we look at what transpired at the toss, and what changes the teams have made.

Who won the toss today in PAK Vs SL Asia Cup Super 4 match?

Pakistan won the toss and surprisingly, Salman Ali Agha elected to bowl first on a wicket that might slow down as the match progresses. Also, the team has made no changes from their defeat vs India, and will field the same XI.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand have made two changes. Chamika Karunaratne and Maheesh Theekshana come in for Dunith Wellalage and Kamil Mishara.

PAK Vs SL Playing XIs

Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (c), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Haris (wk), Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nuwan Thushara, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera

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