The Asia Cup 2023 will see its eleventh match of the tournament between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan will face Sri Lanka for the fifth Super Four match on 14th September at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Babar Azam is the skipper of Pakistan, while Dasun Shanaka is the captain of Sri Lanka.
The winning team of this match will book a seat in the finals of the ongoing tournament, slated to be played on September 17. India already booked a final berth in the 2023 Asia Cup tournament after defeating co-hosts Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the Super Four stage.
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Here are the top five players to watch out for during the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match:
1) Shadab Khan
Vice-captain of Pakistan Shadab Khan couldn’t pick any wicket against India but was excellent against Nepal, picking 4/27. He is the heart and energy of the Pakistan team, and in 61 ODIs, he has 81 wickets and 725 runs, with four fifties to his name.
2) Matheesha Pathirana
In the eagerly awaited match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Matheesha Pathirana emerges as a key player to watch. He has been in fantastic form, scalping away eight wickets with an economy of 5.38. He is in his prime form and is expected to continue that in today’s match.
3) Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi’s resurgence post-injury has been remarkable, reflecting his excellent form. In 43 matches, he has clinched an impressive 84 wickets at an average of 25.34. Therefore, he’ll be the one to watch out for in today’s PAK vs SL clash.
4) Charith Asalanka
Another player from Sri Lanka who has left a lasting impression with his cricketing talent is Charith Asalanka. He has scored 1223 runs so far in 39 ODI matches and has smashed one century and 9 half-centuries. His performance makes him a player to watch out for.
5) Fakhar Zaman
In the eagerly awaited clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Fakhar Zaman emerges as a key player to watch. In 77 matches for Pakistan, he has accumulated 3268 runs at an average of 47.16. This includes an impressive tally of 10 centuries and 15 half-centuries.