That's it! Sri Lanka has done it. Charith Asalanka has shown nerves of steel to help his team cross the line. Wow! That was some match. Sri Lanka needed 12 off 12 balls. But Pakistan bowlers did not give up and the match went to the last ball with two runs needed. Asalanka kept his cool and helped his team cross the line. The defending champions are into the finals where they will face India.
That's it! Sri Lanka has done it. Charith Asalanka has shown nerves of steel to help his team cross the line. Wow! That was some match. Sri Lanka needed 12 off 12 balls. But Pakistan bowlers did not give up and the match went to the last ball with two runs needed. Asalanka kept his cool and helped his team cross the line. The defending champions are into the finals .
Out! Iftikhar Ahmed has removed the big fish. Kusal Mendis has been dismissed on 91 and Pakistan are clawing back into the contest.
Out! Iftikhar Ahmed has broken the dangerous partnership. Sadeera Samarawickrama has to depart on 48. Pakistan are still in this.
Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama have been at their best and are dictating the run chase. Sri Lanka are cruising at the moment. Pakistan needs wickets in bunches to storm back into the contest.
Fifty for Kusal Mendis! It has been a top-quality knock for a top-class player. Kusal Mendis has brought his A-game into play in the must-win encounter and notched up his third fifty for the tournament.
Out! Shadab Khan Strikes and the threatening partnership has been broken. Pathum Nissanka was looking in good touch but has to depart now. Pakistan are back into the game.
Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have played sensible cricket after Kusal Perera's dismissal. They have rotated strike with ease and scored timely boundaries.
Out! Direct Hit and Kusal Perera is gone. Exceptional fielding brilllance from Shadab Khan as he nails the direct to send the Sri Lankan opener packing. Pakistan draw first blood.
Mohammed Rizwan put up an exhibition of his flamboyant stroke play and helped Pakistan post 252 runs on the board. Rizwan smashed 86 runs off 73 deliveries. Iftikhar Ahmed also played his part and scored 47 off 40 balls. The game is nicely poised at the half-way mark.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet in what is expected to be a thriller of a showdown in the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday, September 14. This contest is a pretty significant one as it is a virtual semifinal, with the winner going on to book a spot in the final against India to be played on September 17 at this same venue. Babar Azam and his team had emerged as an early favourite in Asia Cup 2023 but poor form coupled with injuries to key players saw them suffer a mammoth 228-run loss at the hands of archrivals India. Now, they face a must-win situation against Sri Lanka to qualify for what would be their second consecutive final in this tournament. Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Colombo Weather Report: Check Out Rain Forecast and Pitch Report at R Premadasa Stadium.
Sri Lanka, the defending champions, have proven that they are a real force to be reckoned with. Dasun Shanaka and his team have been super impressive and almost pulled off a big win against India in their last match, riding on youngster Dunith Wellalage's sensational all-round performance. At home, Sri Lanka are one of the most dangerous sides. However, weather can be a factor in this match, with games at this venue already been interrupted in the tournament so far. While the equation is a pretty simple one for both teams--win and enter the final, rain can have a final say on this competition, with their being a forecast of thunderstorms. Pakistan will be eliminated and Sri Lanka will enter the final if rain plays spoilsport. PAK vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction, Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Match 5: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Cricket Match in Colombo.
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