Sri Lanka will be up against Pakistan in the 15th match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, September 23, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka topped Group B after winning all three matches. They faced Bangladesh in their previous outing and scored 168 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Dasun Shanaka led the charge with the bat and played a knock of 64 runs off 37 deliveries. Bangladesh took the game to the last over and won on the penultimate delivery by four wickets. Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka took two wickets each.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Sri Lanka for Match 15 against Pakistan-
Top Order:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kamil Mishara will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Nissanka and Mendis have been the top run-scorers for Sri Lanka, having amassed 146 runs and 122 runs, respectively. Mishara has scored 74 runs at a strike rate of 104.22.
Middle Order:
The middle order could comprise the trio of Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and Dasun Shanaka. Shanaka scored a half-century and took two wickets in the last game.
Lower Middle Order:
Kamindu Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Hasaranga has been one of the best bowlers for the team and has five wickets to his name in four games.
Bowlers:
Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, and Nuwan Thushara will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Thushara is the leading wicket-taker for the team with six wickets in four games at an average of 18.83.
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