On Tuesday, after losing their respective Asia Cup matches against Bangladesh & India, Sri Lanka & Pakistan find themselves in a tricky situation — one where they will face much difficulty to make it to the finals. The match is a certain do-or-die for Asalanka and Salman Ali Agha’s teams, and a loss could just well mean the end of the their campaign.
To understand, who has a better chance in the coming important battle, it becomes imperative to look at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Head-to-Head
In T20Is, both teams have faced-off on 23 occasions and PAK has a slightly better record in them. The latter have won 13 times, while the Islander have registered wins 10 times. So, it is pretty much an even battle. In the ongoing tournament, this will be their first meeting. That said, Sri Lanka seem to have a slight edge, given the players’ performances.
SL vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Stats
Most Runs Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka: R- 146, AVG – 36.50, SR – 148.98
Kusal Mendis: R – 122, AVG – 40.67, SR – 125.77
Most Wickets Sri Lanka
Nuwan Thusara: W – 6, AVG – 18.83, Runs Given – 113
Wanindu Hasaranga: W – 5, AVG – 18.40, Runs Given – 92
Most Runs Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan: R – 132, AVG – 33, SR – 101
Fakhar Zaman: R – 105, AVG – 35, SR – 138
Most Wickets Pakistan
Saim Ayub: W – 6, AVG -16, Runs Given – 96
Abrar Ahmed: W – 4, AVG – 20.75, Runs Given – 83
Full Squads
Sri Lanka squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage.
Pakistan squad: Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
