Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 tournament on Tuesday.
Pakistan have won two and lost two matches in the ongoing Asia Cup with both defeats coming at the hands of arch-rivals India, including a six-wicket loss in their first Super 4 match. On the other hand, their wins came against associate teams, UAE and Oman, in the group stage.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, finished top of Group B but lost their Super 4 match on Saturday by four wickets in a nail-biter against Bangladesh. That makes this clash a must-win for both Sri Lanka and Pakistan to boost their chances of securing a spot in the final.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup match live stream, TV channel in the US
Here's how to watch this Asia Cup match in the United States:
- TV Channel: Willow TV
- Live Stream: Fubo
Fans in the United States will be able to watch this game live exclusively on Willow TV.
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What time does Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup match start in the US?
This Asia Cup match takes place at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and starts on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. local time (Gulf time).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sept. 23 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sept. 23 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sept. 23 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sept. 23 | 7:30 a.m. |
Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup match predicted XIs, team news
While Pakistan lost their Super 4 match to India, the half-century by opener Sahibzada Farhan is a major boost. Saim Ayub continues to struggle with the bat, although he registered his first run on the board in his fourth inning after recording three straight ducks.
The men in green promoted Fakhar Zaman as an opener and pushed Ayub to No. 3 in the last match against India. They could continue with the same batting order after Zaman looked in good touch before being dismissed following a controversial catch.
Haris Rauf has now picked 4 wickets in two matches at a good economy rate and is expected to keep his place as the front-line seamer alongside Shaheen Afridi. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz will handle the spin department.
Pakistan predicted XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Ali Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka's openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis have looked solid for the most part and he will hope to give the team good starts in a crucial clash against the Men in Green.
Their middle order appeared shaky in the group stages, but Dasun Shanaka's fifty against Bangladesh in the Super 4 will be a boost to the team's stability. The bowlers, barring spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, were expensive in the previous match.
Pacers Dushmanta Chameera and Nuwan Thushara's spells in the powerplay against an inconsistent Pakistan batting order could go a long way in setting up a perfect situation for Hasaranga in the middle overs.
Sri Lanka predicted XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishra, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmanta Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.
Asia Cup cricket 2025 fixtures and start times
Here's the complete fixture schedule for the Asia Cup cricket 2025:
| Match | Venue | Time (ET) |
| Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Sept. 9 (10:30 a.m.) |
| India vs. UAE | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 10 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong China | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Sept. 11 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Pakistan vs. Oman | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 12 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Sept. 13 (10:30 a.m.) |
| India vs. Pakistan | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 14 (10:30 a.m.) |
| UAE vs. Oman | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Sept. 15 (8:00 a.m.) |
| Sri Lanka vs. Hong Kong | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 15 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Sept. 16 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Pakistan vs. UAE | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 17 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Sept. 18 (10:30 a.m.) |
| India vs. Oman | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Sept. 19 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh (Super Four) | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 20 (10:30 a.m.) |
| India vs. Pakistan (Super Four) | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 21 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka (Super Four) | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Sept. 23 (10:30 a.m.) |
| India vs. Bangladesh (Super Four) | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 24 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (Super Four) | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 25 (10:30 a.m.) |
| India vs. Sri Lanka (Super Four) | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 26 (10:30 a.m.) |
| Final | Dubai International Stadium | Sept. 28 (10:30 a.m.) |