Match Preview
So, today is the big final of the Asia Cup 2022 between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Both of these teams have shown in the matches before the final that they are undefeatable.
But today, only one of these teams will be crowned the champions of Asia. Will it be Sri Lanka or will Pakistan lift the trophy?
Talking about their last game, then we saw how Sri Lanka defeated and crushed Pakistan in the last game of the Super 4s. Pakistan will try to get even with Sri Lanka in the final today.
Both these teams have faced each other 21 times in T20Is. Out of these 21, Pakistan has won a majority of the games which is 13 while Sri Lanka has won only 8 times.
Sri Lanka’s key has been their spin bowling combined with a decent batting lineup that has helped them see through the games against India, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
For Pakistan though, the road was quite tight as they won by close margins against India and Afghanistan but then lost to Sri Lanka.
So, get ready to witness the epic final tonight.
Match Details
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Match Format: T20I, Final, T20I tournament
Date: 11th September 2022
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Streaming Platform: Fan Code
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Stadium has been witnessing high-scoring as well as low-scoring games in this Asia Cup. Due to the pitch’s changing nature, it sometimes becomes a good wicket to bat on but then it also converts into a bowling track as well. A great game of cricket will be witnessed between these two sides today.
Team News & Injury Updates for SL vs PAK Dream11 Match:
As of now, there are injuries on either side so we will see fit teams for today’s match.
Complete Squad for SL vs PAK Dream11 Match:
Sri Lanka
Ashen Bandara, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Kusal Mendis (wk), Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Pramod Madushan, Praveen Jayawickrama
Pakistan
Asif Ali, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Muhammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir
Predicted Playing XI for SL vs PAK Dream11 Match:
Sri Lanka
Lanka has been doing excellent so far in this Asia Cup. They lost the opening game to Afghanistan but since then they have been on a roll. They will look to keep their winning momentum going on for today.
Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
Pakistan
For Pakistan, the road to the Asia Cup final has been a tough one this year. They also lost only a single match to India but then they had to conquer both India and Afghanistan in close finishes in order to reach the final. They will be hoping to win the trophy today.
Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah
Top Picks for SL vs PAK Dream11 Match:
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis
Mendis so far has been in good form for Sri Lanka. In the Asia Cup, he has been able to amass 155 runs. He will be hoping to put up a good performance today.
Pathum Nissanka
Nissanka has been in excellent form for Sri Lanka. He has been smacking balls to all parts of the ground and has been scoring runs consistently. So far, Nissanka has 110 runs in the tournament.
Chamika Karunaratne
Karunaratne has 5 wickets in the Asia Cup as of now and has also made 52 runs. He will be an excellent pick for his side.
Pakistan
Shadab Khan
Shadab has a total of 7 wickets to his name in this Asia Cup along with 46 runs. He will be a valuable player for Pakistan in today’s big match.
Naseem Shah
Shah has 6 wickets in the tournament and will be looking to add more to his tally today.
Mohammad Rizwan
Rizwan has been in a consistent form for Pakistan as he has 226 runs in the tournament and he will look to pile up more runs today.
Players to avoid for SL vs PAK Dream11 Match:
Sri Lanka
Danushka Gunathilaka
Gunathilaka went without scoring in the last game against Pakistan. Sri Lanka will be hoping that he puts up a good performance tonight.
Pakistan
Khushdil Shah
Shah scored only 4 runs in the last match against Sri Lanka. He will try to play better today against the same opposition.
Our Playing XI for SL vs PAK Final Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
SL vs PAK:
Kusal Mendis (vc), Mohammad Rizwan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Fakhar Zaman, Pathum Nissanka, Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Dilshan Madushanka
Probable Winner
Looking at the team combinations, it is not easy to say who will win the contest as both teams are evenly matched.
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