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PAK vs SL Super Four match 3 statistical preview: Key stats, records and head to head ahead of Asia Cup 2025 clash

Akshita Patel

Pakistan to face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match [Source: @ACCMedia1, @88off94/X.com]Pakistan to face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match [Source: @ACCMedia1, @88off94/X.com]

In a must-win clash, Pakistan will compete against Sri Lanka in match 3 of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage. The match will be held on Tuesday, September 23, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 8:00 PM IST.

Pakistan

Pakistan finished second in Group A with 2 wins from 3 games, their only defeat coming against India in a one-sided contest. Big wins against other opponents might be a sign of their dominance, while Shaheen Afridi remained their key weapon with the bat but not with the ball. However, their Super Four campaign began poorly with another heavy loss to India. 

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, topped Group B with an unbeaten run, showcasing strong chasing abilities. Kusal Mendis' composed batting has been a positive sign, but questions remain over their ability to defend totals. Their Super Four started with a setback, losing a thrilling clash to Bangladesh. Hence, this contest is a must-win contest for both teams.

PAK vs SL Head-to-head overview in T20I

Pakistan and Sri Lanka went head-to-head in 23 T20Is from 2007 to 2022. Out of the 23 contests, Pakistan won 13 games, while Sri Lanka also managed to win 10 games. 

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi pitch report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will offer a slow surface, where fast bowlers find some movement early on before conditions ease for batting. Spinners so far have been the stars of the Asia Cup 2025, and that trend is expected to continue.

The quick outfield, however, rewards timing and placement, ensuring runs flow once players get set. A competitive score generally hovers around 160–170, and teams usually prefer chasing due to the dew factor, which makes bowling in the second innings tricky. The weather is expected to be clear, with no major interruptions likely.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka's probable playing XI

Pakistan

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

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Top run scorers in PAK vs SL T20I

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Dasun Shanaka - 141 runs

Senior Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has 141 runs to his name in 10 T20I innings against Pakistan with a 15.66 average, 120.51 strike rate and a solitary half-century.

Kusal Perara - 122 runs

In just 4 T20I innings against Pakistan, Kusal Perera scored 122 runs at 30.50 average, 132.60 strike rate and a single half-century.

Fakhar Zaman - 67 runs

Only Fakhar Zaman features in this list for Pakistan, having scored 67 runs in 7 T20I innings vs Sri Lanka. He had a 9.57 average and a 94.36 strike rate.

Top wicket-takers in PAK vs SL T20I

Wanindu Hasaranga - 14 wickets

Sri Lanka’s spin wizard, Wanindu Hasaranga, has claimed as many as 14 wickets against Pakistan in mere 5 T20I appearances. Hasaranga maintained an impressive average of 9.07 with an economy of 6.35.

Faheem Ashraf - 6 wickets

All-rounder Faheem Ashraf has claimed 6 wickets against Sri Lanka in 4 T20I appearances with 12.00 average and 6.00 economy.

Hasan Ali - 6 wickets

Veteran pacer Hasan Ali has also picked 6 wickets in 4 T20Is played against Sri Lanka. Ali maintained a 19.66 average and an 8.13 economy.

PAK vs SL key stats

Pakistan key records

  • Sahibzada Farhan has emerged as Pakistan’s dark horse in the Asia Cup 2025 with 132 runs in 4 innings, including a half-century scored against India. Though his strike rate (101.54) is mediocre, Farhan can complement Fakhar Zaman to form a lethal opening pair.
  • Haris Rauf has dismissed Pathum Nissanka once in their brief past encounter in T20Is. In 6 balls, Nissanka could score just 2 runs with a 33.33 strike rate.
  • Mohammad Haris has previously scored 40 runs in 28 balls against right-arm legbreak bowlers in the T20I format. He was only dismissed once with a 40.0 average and 142.9 strike rate. Hence, Haris will back himself to tackle Hasaranga.
  • Abrar Ahmed has been effective against right-handed batters, with 19 wickets claimed in 19 T20Is. He had a low economy of 5.98 with 14.7 average.
  • Fakhar Zaman will be key as he is one of the few players in the squad to have some experience against Sri Lanka. As an opener, he has had 700 T20I runs in 28 innings with 3 fifties, 25.00 average and 138.33 strike rate.
  • At Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Pakistan have won 7 of the 10 T20Is played with a win/loss ratio of 2.333.

Sri Lanka key records

  • Pathum Nissanka is Sri Lanka’s highest run scorer of the Asia Cup 2025 with 146 runs at 36.50 average and 148.98 strike rate. Nuwan Thushara is his team’s most successful bowler with 6 wickets at 18.83 average.
  • Nuwan Thushara has previously dismissed Fakhar Zaman twice in brief face-offs in T20 leagues. In 11 balls, Zaman has scored just 13 runs with 118.18 strike rate. 
  • Nissanka, for one, knows how to deal with left-arm medium pacers. In 213 balls faced, the opener has scored 308 runs vs left-armers with a 77.00 average, 144.6 strike rate and 4 dismissals. This makes him key against Shaheen Afridi.
  • Kusal Mendis is yet to score a single T20I run vs Pakistan. However, in the Men's T20 Asia Cup, Mendis has 277 runs to his name with a 141.32 strike rate and 3 fifties.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga has previously picked 14 wickets against Pakistan. In the UAE alone, the spinner has 30 wickets to his name. Also in 2025, Hasaranga managed to clip 7 wickets in 5 innings.
  • At Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka has won 5 of 8 games, which brings down their win/loss ratio to 1.666.

Records that can be broken in PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match 3

  • Faheem Ashraf is 1 wicket away from completing 50 T20I wickets.
  • Shaheen Afridi (111) is 2 wickets away from becoming the second-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20Is.
  • Kusal Mendis (2198) is 6 runs away from becoming the highest run scorer for Sri Lanka in T20Is.