Asia Cup 2023 Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Playing 11, toss result, live streaming

After a one-day break, Asia Cup Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2023 began on Thursday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bat first at R Premadasa Stadium. The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan fixture is a virtual semifinal, given the winner of the match will qualify for the final against India on September 17. Pakistan suffered a major blow ahead of their match against Sri Lanka as pacer Naseem Shah ruled out of remainder of Asia Cup due to shoulder injury. After successive rain breaks, match was delayed by two hours and 15 minutes.  Sri Lanka have made two changes in their Playing 11. Pramodh Madushan replaced Rajitha and Kusal Janith came in for Dimuth Karunaratne.
Earlier, Pakistan revealed their Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka on the eve of do-or-die match, making five changes in the line-up that played against India. However, they changed their Playing 11 once again after the toss as Imam-ul-Haq suffered a back spasm. 
 

Asia Cup 2023, Super 4: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Playing 11

Pakistan Playing 11: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan

Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka head-to-head

Total matches played: 155

Sri Lanka won: 58

Pakistan won: 92

No result: 4

Tied: 1

Asia Cup 2023, Super Four: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Colombo weather forecast

With rain breaks and washout threats becoming major talking points ahead of every Asia Cup game, the Colombo weather forecast for tomorrow's game retakes centre stage. However, the Colombo weather has improved since last week and isolated rains are predicted on Thursday. According to AccuWeather.com, there is rain prediction at 2 PM, 9 PM and 11 PM during the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match.

Squads

Sri Lanka squad for Asia Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vc), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan.

Pakistan squad for Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve). Shahnawaz Dahani, Zaman Khan (back-ups for injured Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah).

Asia Cup, Super 4: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka live toss timing, streaming and telecast details in India

Which teams will play in Asia Cup 2023 today's match?

Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka on September 14 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

When will the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka live toss take place in Colombo as per Indian Standard Time (IST)?

The PAK vs SL live toss in Super 4 match of Asia Cup 2023 will take place at 2:30 PM IST on September 14.

What is the match timing of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match according to Indian Standard Time?

The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match in Asia Cup will begin at 3:00 PM IST.

Which TV channels will live telecast the Pakistan vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 match?

Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for Asia Cup 2023. PAK vs SL live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1 HD/SD in English commentary. Star Sports Hindi HD/SD will live broadcast Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match with Hindi commentary.

How to watch the live streaming of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 in India for free?

Disney+Hotstar will live stream Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup match in India for free (mobile users only).

5:10 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Playing 11: Men In Green's XI

Pakistan have made few changes in their Playing 11 that they revealed on the eve of the match.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan

5:09 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Playing 11: Sri Lanka's line-up

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana

5:02 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE TOSS: Pakistan batting first

Babar Azam wins the toss and elects to bat first.

4:47 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE TOSS: Covers are coming off

Covers are coming off at R Premadasa Stadium. Toss will take place at 5 PM IST.

First ball at 5:15PM. 45 overs per-side match.

3:03 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE TOSS: Another rain break

The rain has delayed the toss once again. As we are about to see the two captains marching towards pitch for coin flip, the light drizzle came to haunt us again. The covers are firmly placed. It is going to be a long delay it seems.

2:55 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE TOSS to take place shortly

The covers have been peeled off, and the toss will take place shortly. Stay tuned with us

2:49 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE TOSS: Covers coming off

The covers are coming off at the R Premadasa Stadium. The sun is peeping out as well. If the conditions remain the same, toss will take place at 2:50 PM IST.

2:44 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE TOSS: Rain stopped

It is not raining at the moment. If it doesn't rain anymore. The toss will take place at 2:50 PM IST. Then the match will start at 3:15 PM IST.

2:27 PM

Who will join India in Asia Cup final if PAK vs SL match is washed out?

The two cricketing powerhouses of Asia -- India and Pakistan -- have never played against each other in the final of Asia Cup's 39-year history. The biggest reason behind this has been the rise of Sri Lanka, which has spoiled the rivalry battle at the continental extravaganza. And the Lankans will have the opportunity to deny ardent cricket fans the chance to witness the India vs Pakistan final in Asia Cup 2023 as well.

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Colombo weather forecast

2:26 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE TOSS

The entire ground at R Premadasa Stadium has been covered as it is raining at the moment. The SL vs PAK live toss likely to be delayed.

Remember, it is a must win game for Pakistan to make it to the final.

1:39 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE | Colombo latest weather update

Dark clouds in Colombo. Will it delay the PAK vs SL toss at 2:30 PM IST. Lets hope it is not.

12:36 PM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

PoK-born pacer Zaman set to make ODI debut for Pakistan in Asia Cup

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir-born cricketer Zaman Khan is all set to make his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in the must-win Asia Cup match in Colombo on Thursday.

 

Zaman, a young fast bowler who has had a typical rag to riches story, belongs to a poor family from Mirpur in PoK. He played first for Rawlakot Hawks in the Kashmir League and has now appeared in T20 leagues in Canada and Sri Lanka.

 

Zaman has not played any first class game but has represented Pakistan in six T20 Internationals against Afghanistan and New Zealand. He is set to replace injured Naseem Shah, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a shoulder injury.

 

The playing eleven announced by the Pakistan team management on Wednesday also confirmed that fast bowler Haris Rauf would sit out of the match with an injury.

 

The PCB had earlier announced the inclusion of Zaman in the Pakistan squad in place of Naseem.

 

Pakistan medical team is also closely monitoring the progress of Rauf, who is feeling discomfort in his right flank after pulling out of the match against India.

 

The biggest surprise has been the rise of Zaman in the Pakistan cricket ranks as the 22-year-old only appeared on the scene when he played in the Kashmir League in 2021 and was then picked up by Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League.

 

Yet to play any first class game, Zaman took just two wickets in six games for Manchester Invincibles in the recent Hundred tournament in England but is rated highly by former pacers, including Pakistan's team director, Mickey Arthur.

 

Zaman played for English county side Derbyshire where Arthur is the head coach.

Babar Azam, Zaman Khan

11:29 AM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Colombo weather live updates

Meanwhile, the weather at R Premadasa Stadium is apt for a game of cricket at the moment. Few players of Indian team has been practicing, which is an optional session, at the stadium. It seems Colombo weather has improved significantly as predicted by Sri Lanka's weather department.

11:26 AM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

Former captain rips into Pakistan team ahead of Sri Lanka clash

Younis Khan criticised the team for its body language in the contest against India. Their body language indicated they had accepted defeat from the start and they didn't play well at all as a team, Younis said.

 

(Mohammad) Rizwan should bat where the team needs him (to), not where he wants to bat, he added.

Mohammad Rizwan. Photo: @TheRealPCB

11:06 AM

Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Playing 11 live updates

Babar should not just follow a straight line and decide against making changes in the line-up: Ramiz Raja

Pakistan Former captain and PCB chief Ramiz Raja has urged Pakistan captain Babar Azam and team management to pick players on merit and reassess Fakhar Zaman's form ahead of the team's must-win Asia Cup game against Sri Lanka.

 

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka on Thursday in a Super 4 match which will act as a virtual semifinal, since the winner will face India in the final on Sunday, September 17.

 

Following Pakistan's heaviest loss to India in ODIs by 228 runs in the Asia Cup, Raja has come down hard on Babar's team over their reluctance to drop the out-of-form Zaman.

 

Raja said, Babar should not just follow a straight line and decide against making changes in the line-up. The team management and Babar need to realise their love affair with Fakhar is not beneficial for the team as he is not in form at all.

 

After scoring consecutive centuries against New Zealand earlier this year, Zaman has failed to score even a fifty in the last 10 ODIs.should pick players on merit and improve body language, feel former players