Pakistan and Sri Lanka face each other in a very important Asia Cup 2025 match. It will affect which teams go to the final. Fans are excited — both sides need a big performance.
When and Where
What: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in the Super Fours of Asia Cup 2025
When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 06:30 PM local time in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Where: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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Why this Match Matters
Both teams have already lost their Super Fours opening matches. If one loses again, their chances to reach the final become very small.
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Sri Lanka lost to Bangladesh, and Pakistan lost to India.
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The top two teams in the Super Fours will go to the final.
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Super Fours Table So Far
Here is how the four teams stand now in the Super Fours stage:
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Team Matches Won Lost Points Net Run Rate (NRR)
India 1 1 0 2 +0.689
Bangladesh 1 1 0 2 +0.121
Sri Lanka 1 0 1 0 −0.121
Pakistan 1 0 1 0 −0.689
India and Bangladesh lead the table because they have won their first matches. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are behind because they both lost their first Super Four game.
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Teams and Players to Watch
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman – A veteran opener. If he gets going, Pakistan’s innings can get stability and power.
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Abrar Ahmed – Leg-spinner. He has bowled reasonably well in the tournament. If he strikes early, Sri Lanka might struggle.
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Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka – The Sri Lankan opener is in good form. He has been scoring frequently in T20Is, and many believe he can give Sri Lanka a strong start.
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Wanindu Hasaranga – All-rounder (spin + batting). He has taken several wickets and has good experience versus Pakistan, which could matter.
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What Needs to Happen
Sri Lanka wants to win this match to stay in strong contention for the final. A loss would make their path harder.
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Pakistan, after two defeats (one in Super Fours, one earlier), need a win to keep hopes alive. They must not only win, but may also need to win by a good margin so their Net Run Rate improves.
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Final Thought
This match is do-or-die for both sides. It’s not just about winning now — how you win could decide the final two in the Asia Cup. The match will show whether Pakistan can bounce back or Sri Lanka can stay steady. Fans of both teams will be hoping for big performances from their stars.
If you like, I can also give you predictions or a “what if” scenario: like “if Pakistan win big” vs “if Sri Lanka win by small margin,” to show how it could affect the final.