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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Rain Returns As Players Get Ready For Toss In Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match

PAK vs SL Live, Asia Cup Super 4: An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka in a Super 4 match in Colombo on Thursday for a place in the Asia Cup final. Toss for the match, however, has been delayed with covers firmly in place at the R Premadas Stadium. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have two points and the winner of the virtual knock-out game will progress to the final on September 17. Pakistan Super League star Zaman Khan came in as replacement and walks directly into the team, which was announced on the eve of the key match. (Live Scorecard)

"After 228 Runs Loss...": Wasim Jaffer's Cheeky Dig At Pakistan Fans As India Beat Sri Lanka

With two wins in two days, against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively, the Indian cricket team qualified for the final of the ongoing Asia Cup on Tuesday. After mauling Pakistan by 228 runs in their first match of the Super 4 stage on Monday, India needed a win to secure their passage. Despite putting just 213 runs on the board, India registered a 41-run win after bowling Sri Lanka out on 172. While a defeat wouldn't have put them out of the contest, a win now allows them to test their bench strength against Bangladesh, who are already out of the final race, on Friday.

Colombo Weather Today: Hourly Rain Update Of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup Super 4 Match

As the contest between the bat and the ball gets fierce with every passing game, it's sad for fans to see rain becoming the third factor in deciding the fate of matches in the Asia Cup 2023. Having already seen multiple matches being affected due to poor weather conditions, the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 4 match in the tournament could also see the rain gods interrupting proceedings in Colombo on Thursday. Pakistan, who have to beat Sri Lanka to qualify for the final, however, will be keeping their fingers crossed.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Super 4 Live Streaming: Where To Follow Live Telecast

Pakistan and Sri Lanka square off in a virtual semi-final, with the winner set to join India in Sunday's Asia Cup 2023 final. Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the team's final Super Four match -- effective semi-final -- against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday. Pakistan Super League star Zaman Khan came in as replacement and walks directly into the team, which was announced on the eve of the key match. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will look to take inspiration from their spirited performance against India as both teams face a must win situation on Thursday.

Asia Cup: Ex-India Star Points Out "One Thing" That Could Go Against Ishan Kishan

Former India batter Aakash Chopra feels Ishan Kishan's inability to rotate strike could against him as a middle-order batter, going into the World Cup. Kishan, who scored 82 during the group stage match against Pakistan, did not get the chance to bat in India's first Super 4 match. Against Sri Lanka, Kishan was promoted from no. 5 to no. 4, scoring 33 runs off 61 deliveries as India posted a 213-run total. While analysing the match, Chopra pointed out Kishan's tendency to play too many dot balls, which was earlier called out by former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan.

"No Social Media, No TV": Pakistan Great's Blunt Message To Team Ahead Of Sri Lanka clash

The Indian team really did Pakistan a favour by defeating Sri Lanka in their second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup. A win, which looked possible for a fair amount of time in the match, for the Lankans would've severely dented Pakistan's hopes of reaching the final of the tournament. But now, Babar Azam's men only have to defeat Sri Lanka in their final Super 4 match to make it to the title-decider. Ahead of the final, Pakistan great Ramiz Raja has a blunt message for the team, which is to avoid social media and television.

"After The India Match, We Were...": Pakistan Coach On Team Morale Ahead Of Sri Lanka Clash

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel feels that Pakistan spinners will make a comeback against Sri Lanka after a disappointing overall display in the Asia Cup. Pakistan are up against the reigning Asia Cup champions who are still well-placed to defend their title if they can return to winning ways. By virtue of a superior net run rate to Pakistan, Sri Lanka are well placed to reach this year's final and can earn a place in the decider by not tasting defeat in their final Super Four match against Babar Azam's side on Thursday.

Asia Cup Final: Who Will India Face If Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 4 Match Gets Washed Out?

The stage is set, with the Asia Cup 2023 set to find out which team will join India in the final of the tournament. Rohit Sharma's men secured two impressive victories -- against Pakistan and Sri Lanka -- in the Super 4s to book their ticket to the final. Pakistan and Sri Lanka remain the other two contenders while Bangladesh have already been knocked out. It's been an intriguing journey for teams in the Asia Cup, with rain hampering their preliminary plans. But, what happens if the Super 4 match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan also gets washed out?

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Rain Returns As Players Get Ready For Toss In Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match

"After 228 Runs Loss...": Wasim Jaffer's Cheeky Dig At Pakistan Fans As India Beat Sri Lanka

Colombo Weather Today: Hourly Rain Update Of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup Super 4 Match

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Super 4 Live Streaming: Where To Follow Live Telecast

Asia Cup: Ex-India Star Points Out "One Thing" That Could Go Against Ishan Kishan

"No Social Media, No TV": Pakistan Great's Blunt Message To Team Ahead Of Sri Lanka clash

"After The India Match, We Were...": Pakistan Coach On Team Morale Ahead Of Sri Lanka Clash

Asia Cup Final: Who Will India Face If Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 4 Match Gets Washed Out?