Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Sri Lanka's Predicted Playing XI Against Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022 Final

Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 final in Dubai on September 11. Both the teams defeated India and Afghanistan in the Super 4 stage to reach the final. The Lankans also defeated Pakistan in the last Super 4 game which was a perfect dress rehearsal ahead of the final. The Lankans registered a 5-wicket win which will act as a boost for the side ahead of the final on Sunday.

The Lankans chased down scores of over 170 thrice in the tournament so far. They successfully chased down 174 to win against India in what was another close contest. Skipper Dasun Shanaka was the Man Of the Match for his unbeaten 33 off 18 balls. He also took two key wickets that of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya to stem the flow of runs in the middle overs.

“The environment in the team set the tone. It is what gave us the confidence. The batting unit won it for us. The bowlers bowled well in patches, Dilshan and Theekshana in particular. The Indian batsmen came hard, but we did well to keep them to 173. We had a good dicussion after the first game. We know what we can do in this tournament” said Shanaka after the win against India.

The side is peaking at the right time and should head to the final with their noses ahead especially after beating Pakistan in the Super 4 game.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Sri Lanka’s Predicted Playing XI Against Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022 Final

Pathum Nissanka

Nissanka scored 52 off 37 balls in the game against Inda. He has played a few good knocks in the tournament so far.

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Kusal Mendis (WK)

Mendis also scored 57 in the game against India. He anchored the innings and took his team over the line. He will open the batting along with Nissanka.

Charith Asalanka / Dhananjaya de Silva

Asalanka has been woefully out of form in this Asia Cup. De Silva can come in his place with his all-round abilities.

Danushka Gunathilaka

Gunathilaka is the only left-hander inside the top four for Sri Lanka. He has also struggled in this Asia Cup for runs.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Rajapaksa is the second left-hander in the lineup. He has played a few important cameos for his side. He will be important in the final for Sri Lanka.

Dasun Shanaka (C)

Shanaka has done a great job with the bat taking his team home in two of the four matches that his side has won. He is the designated finisher in this lineup.

Wanindu Hasaranga

Hasaranga will slot in at seven. So far in this Asia Cup, he has been more productive with the ball than the bat. He is an excellent fielder in the side as well.

Chamika Karunaratne

Karunaratne will slot in at right. He is another all-rounder in the lineup. He has bowled some key overs in this tournament.

Maheesh Theekshana

Theekshana will be the second spinner in the XI alongside Hasaraga. Togher, the duo has been very economical and taken wickets as well.

Asitha Fernando

Fernando will be one of the two seamers for Sri Lanka in the final. He has bowled with pace and taken some key wickets.

Dilshan Madushanka

Madhushanka will be the second seamer as Sri Lanka can look to retain the side that played against India. The left-arm pacer took three wickets in the game including that of Virat Kohli.

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