Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, 5th Super Fours Match, Asia Cup 2023 dream11 prediction today match

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Match : Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, 5th Super Fours Match, Asia Cup 2023

Venue : R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time : 14th September, Thursday at 3:00 PM IST

H2H Record :

Total matches - 155
PAK won - 92
SL won - 58
NR - 04
Tied - 01,

Pitch Report :

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced pitch with aid for both batsmen and bowlers. The pitch is also getting slow in middle overs and offers a bit of turn. The dew also tends to be heavier when the humidity is high. Both team looking for bowl first after winning the toss because of three out of the last five games at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo have been won by the chasing team.

The average 1st innings score at this venue in the recent matches is 260 runs.

Weather Report :

The temperature is expected to hover around 32°C on the Thursday with 90% humidity and 26 km/hr wind speed. There are 60% chances of precipitation during the game.

Probable XI :

Sri Lanka :

Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana.

Pakistan :

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, Usama Mir.

Preview :

Sri Lanka (SL) will be up against Pakistan (PAK) in the 5th match of the Super Four round of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo on September 14. Sri Lanka have played two matches in the Super Four stage, where they have won one and are in second place. Pakistan, on the other hand, have won and lost a game at this stage and are third in the rankings.

Sri Lanka had played against India in their last match, where India won the toss and elected to bat. Rohit gave a strong start in yet another match for India, scoring his third consistent fifty. They lost three wickets on a trot after a fantastic start, but a solid fourth-wicket partnership brought them back and helped India post a good total of 213 runs. Sri Lanka did not start well and kept losing wickets right from the start. A great partnership for the seventh wicket did scare India, but India won the match eventually by 41 runs.

Pakistan had squared off against India in their last match, where Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl. Being put to bat, India started brilliantly, with both their openers looking fabulous. They lost both their openers in quick succession, which pushed them back, but Virat and Rahul joined hands to put up a historic partnership. They posted a mammoth total of 356 in reply, of which Pakistan crumbled totally. They were bowled out for a mere total of 128 runs and lost the match by 228 runs.

Team Guide

Makes various team combinations with the help of these information.

Kusal Mendis :

Kusal Mendis is a reliable top-order batter, who is second-highest for Sri Lanka with 162 runs at 40.50 in this Asia Cup. He has also scored two half-centuries. Mendis also has an excellent record on this ground in ODIs, in 13 innings, scored 561 runs at an average of 51.00, SR 84.61. Mendis has been in fantastic form of late and will look to continue the good run. However, his ODI record against Pakistan isn’t great, as he averages a just 13.0 in three innings. Overall he's scored 3107 runs in 110 ODIs at an average of 31.38. His consistent performance makes him a valuable choice for this match.

Sadeera Samarwickrama :

Sadeera Samarwickrama is the young talented top order batter who's known for his consistency in domestic circuit. Sadeera is Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorer in this Asia Cup. He has struck two half-centuries in four matches, totalling 167 runs at an average of 41.75 and strike rate of 88.82. He's played 2q ODIs so far and scored 567 runs at an average of 33.35. He was batted well in the a game ago scored aggressive 93 runs against the Bangladesh. Also he has 847 runs at an average of 48.10 in just 19 innings at this vanue. Will be a best punt pick for this match.

Dimuth Karunaratne :

Dimuth Karunaratne is a technical sound batter who's the played a match winning inning 83(92) against the WI in his last ODI outing, before the Asia Cup. Karunaratne loves batting at the Colombo, smashed 432 runs at an incredible average of 42.0. Will be a best c/vc pick for grand league.

Pathum Nissanka :

Pathum Nissanka is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka. He has smashed 1365 runs in his 38 matches ODI career so far. He has got starts in the tournament but has failed to convert them into big scores. He will be hoping to help his side with good starts in this match.

Charith Asalanka :

Charith Asalanka was brilliant in the last match against Bangladesh, he scored crucial 22 runs & also done wonder with the ball took 4/18. With the bat, he averages 49.20 in 11 innings at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Keeping his form in mind, he must find a place in your fantacy team.

Dhananjaya de Silva :

Dhananjaya de Silva is the star allrounder from Sri Lanka. He has smashed 1716 runs and grabbed 44 wickets in his 80 matches ODI career so far. He was bowled well in the recently against Bangladesh picked up wickets in just two overs bowling. Safest c/vc pick.

Dasun Shanaka :

Dasun Shanaka has led his side well and has been quite successful as a captain. He has scored 1202 runs and has taken 27 wickets playing in 65 matches in this format. But he's managed to scored 111 runs at an average of 55.5 in two matches against the Pakistan. He was shown his all-round capabilities in a game ago took three wickets, and scored 24 runs as well against the Bangladesh. Must have pick.

Dunith Wellalage :

Dunith Wellalage is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka. The young allrounder scored 187 runs and 18 wickets in his 13 matches career so far. Dunith Wellalage is coming off one of the memorable all-round performances. He won man of the match for his 5/40 and 42* against India. He will be another punt pick for this game.

Maheesh Theekshana :

Maheesh Theekshana has been rather new to the team's setup but has been quite impressive with his performances. He has played just 26 games where he has mustered 43 wickets and also bowled well in a game ago against the Bangladesh took 3/69. Theekshana has seven wickets at an average of 25 and a strike rate of 27 in four innings this tournament. Good pick.

Matheesha Pathirana :

Matheesha Pathirana has been Sri Lanka’s leading wicket-taker (7) in this Asia Cup. Pathirana has taken a wicket every 22.86 ball so far and will look to build on this record. His performance will be vital to stop the in-form Indian batters, especially at the death. He has just played eight games where he has taken 12 wickets but has immense talent. Pathirana was phenomenal in the last match against Bangladesh as he took three wickets. Good pick.

Kasun Rajitha :

Kasun Rajitha will be lead Srilankan pace attack in this tournament. He's scalped 35 wickets in 28 matches so far. Rajitha loves to bowl at this Vanue, scalped four wickets in just three innings, with the economy is 5.05. He was the star performer with the ball in two game ago took 4/79. Must have pick.

*Pakistan*

Mohammad Rizwan :

Mohammad Rizwan has been among the most consistent players in Pakistan in the last few years. Rizwan was played an outstanding inning of 63* runs in the a game ago. Since the start of 2022, Rizwan has scored 743 runs at an average of 46.4 in ODIs. Rizwan also solid head to head record against the SL, with 136 runs at an average of 68.0. One of the best pick from wicket keeper section.

Babar Azam :

Babar Azam is just amazingly consistent in the 50-over format. He is coming on the back of a mammoth 151 against Nepal in the opening game. Overall, Babar has 496 runs at an average of 62.0 and a strike rate of 82.4 in nine ODI innings against SL. This includes three centuries. Another safest c/vc pick.

Fakhar Zaman :

Fakhar Zaman has 328 runs at an average of 41.0 and a strike rate of 89.46 against Pakistan in ODIs. The southpaw has registered a string of low scores in the last few innings, but he is a quality batter. Zaman will look to regain his form and provide a blistering start to Pakistan. Punt pick.

Imam-ul-Haq :

Imam-ul-Haq is the quality opening batter who's comimg from decent series against the Afghanistan scored 165 runs in just three innings. Overall he's scored 2976 runs at an average of 50.44 in 66 ODIs, which includes 19 fifties & 9 tons. The opening batter also hammered 178 runs at an average of 59.3 in four matches against the SL. He was played match winning knock of 78 runs in the a game ago. Good pick.

Iftikhar Ahmed :

Iftikhar Ahmed is the useful batting allrounder, he has been an important part of the team with impressive performances in the middle order. He garnered a dazzling knock of 109 runs at a strike rate of 153.52 in the first match against Nepal. Punt pick.

Shadab Khan :

Shadab Khan is star allrounder, who's snared four wickets in the first game against Nepal and looked in sublime form. If the conditions suit him, Shadab can pose a major threat to the Sri Lankan batters. He'd played six matches against the SL, scored 52 runs at an average of 52.0 & gets 13 wickets in these. Will be a best c/vc pick for grand league.

Shaheen Afridi :

Shaheen Afridi is the biggest threat to the SL team. Afridi is known for his deadly bolts with the new ball. The Sri Lankan team has been preparing hard to counter him, but the quality of Shaheen is unmatched. Overall he's a good record in this format picked up 84 wickets with the economy is 5.38 in 43 matches. Shaheen Shah Afridi is Pakistan’s second-highest wicket-taker this tournament with eight (avg. 22.87). Will be a best c/vc pick from bowling section.

Haris Rauf :

Haris Rauf displayed his bowling prowess in a game ago, capturing four crucial wickets before that took 3/58 against the India. He aims to replicate this performance in the upcoming match, solidifying his status as a top pick for any fantasy Team. Rauf has been the most successful bowler of the tournament, with nine scalps under his belt in four matches. His speed and knack for taking wickets make him a valuable asset.

Details Analysis

Cheat sheet

Sri Lanka ODIs

WK :

Kusal Mendis –

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
15(16), 50(73), 92(84), 5(21), 43(52), 34(43)*, 25(42)*, 10(14), 1(16)

Kusal Parera -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
9(7), 0(2), 73(81), 120(122), 14(15)

Batter :

Pathum Nissanka –

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
6(7), 40(60), 41(40), 14(13), 23(33), 104(113), 101(102)*, 0(1), 75(85),

Dimuth Karunaratne –

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
2(18), 18(17), 32(35), 1(3), 83(92), 30(56), 33(51), 7(9), 103(103),

Sadeera Samarwickrama –

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, Open, 2dwn, DNB, 2dwn, 2dwn
17(31), 93(72), 3(8), 54(77), 19(23), 17(18)*, DNB, 1(3), 26(35)

Charith Asalanka –

3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, DNB, DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn
22(35), 10(23), 36(43), 62(92)*, 36(36), DNB, DNB, 2(8), 63(65
4/18(9),

All-rounder :

Dhananjaya de Silva – Right Arm Off-break

4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn
41(66), 6(17), 14(19), 2(7), 4(8), DNB, 93(111), 23(31), 42(35)*
0/28(10), 0/18(4), 2/12(2), 1/35(10), DNB, 0/37(4), 0/25(7), 0/18(2), DNB

Dasun Shanaka (c) – Right Arm Medium

5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, DNB, DNB, 5dwn, 5dwn
9(13), 24(32), 5(8), 14(21)*, 1(2), DNB, DNB, 5(20), 0(1)
0/24(3), 3/28(9), 0/32(2), 1/16(3), DNB, 1/37(3), 1/30(5), 1/18(4), 1/0(1)

Dunith Wellalage - Left Arm Orthodox

6dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 6dwn
42(46)*, 3(3), 33(39)*, DNB, 14(27), 21(22)*, 21(18), 31(19), 13(19)
5/40(10), 1/26(10), 2/36(4), 1/30(7), 1/41(10), 2/10(3), 1/47(10), 1/41(8), 2/44(10)

Dushan Hemantha – Legbreak

DNB, DNB, 7dwn, 6dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn,
DNB, DNB, 9(4)*, 22(20), 15(25), 11(12), 37(42),
2/49(10), 1/1(1), 0/28(6), 0/50(9), 3/22(8), DNB, 1/59(10),

Bowler :

Maheesh Theekshana – Right Arm Off-break

1/41(10), 3/69(9), 1/62(10), 2/19(8), 4/31(7), 4/34(10), 4/25(8), 3/31(9), 3/41(10)

Kasun Rajitha – Right Arm Medium

0/30(4), 0/29(7), 4/79(10), 0/29(7), 1/25(5), 1/22(4), 1/17(6), 0/35(6), 2/28(4), 3/19(9)

Matheesha Pathirana – Right Arm Medium

0/31(4), 3/58(10), 1/63(10), 4/32(8), 0/16(3), 1/61(10), 2/18(3), 4/23(6), 1/44(6), 1/66(10)

Binura Fernando - Left Arm Fast Medium

1/19(5), 2/35(9), 0/46(8), 2/31(7), 2/29(8)

Pramod Madushan - Right Arm Medium

2/56(10), 2/6(4), 3/50(7), 1/13(8), 0/45(8), 2/34(6), 3/42(7)

Lahiru Kumara – Right Arm Medium

1/17(2), 1/30(5), 1/33(5), 3/22(8), 1/26(6)

Pakistan ODIs

WK :

Mohammad Rizwan –

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn
2(5), 63(79)*, 44(50), 67(79), 2(7), 21(22), 9(15), 24(28), 32(34), 54(41)*, 42(34)*,

Mohammad Haris–

5dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn
17(8)*, 63(54), 14(13), 26(21), 38(33), 11(13)

Batter :

Babar Azam (c) –

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
10(24), 17(22), 151(131), 60(86), 53(66), 0(3), 1(5), 107(117), 54(62), 65(66), 49(46)

Imam-ul-Haq–

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
9(18), 78(84), 5(14), 13(30), 91(105), 61(94), 90(107), 24(26), 60(65), 6(12), 11(14)

Fakhar Zaman–

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
27(50), 20(31), 14(20), 27(33), 30(34), 2(6), 33(64), 14(17), 19(26), 180(144)*, 117(114),

Ifthikhar Ahmed– Right Arm Off-break

4dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
23(35), DNB, 109(71)*, 17(24), 30(41), 94(72)*, 28(22), 12(19), 11(28), 66(85), 25(53)
0/52(6), 0/24(4), DNB, 0/21(2), 3/52(9), 0/10(1), DNB, 0/44(5)

Saud Shakeel - Left Arm Orthodox

3dwn, DNB, 2dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 7dwn
9(6), DNB, 3(8),59(72)*, 7(16) , 3(3)
DNB, DNB , DNB, ABN ,DNB, 0/20(4)

Abdullah shafiq–

2dwn, 2dwn, Open, Open, Open, 1dwn
19(23), 7(16), 2(5), 27(35), 15(31), 15(18)

Tayyab Tahir -

2dwn, 2dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
108(71), 26(26), 5(8), 51(67), 71(72), 58(56), 30(39)*,

All-rounder :

Shadab Khan– Legbreak Googly

5dwn, DNB, ABN, 5dwn, 5dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 6dwn, DNB, DNB, 4dwn
6(10), DNB, ABN, 4(2)*, 3(8), 48(35), 39(50), 14(15), 21(10)*, DNB, DNB, 48(28)*
1/71(10), 0/35(7), 0/57(9), 4/27(7), 3/42(10), 0/53(10), 1/1(1M), 2/67(9), 0/45(10), 1/56(10), 1/41(10), 0/47(9),

Mohammad Nawaz– Left Arm Orthodox

ABN, DNB, 6dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn
ABN, DNB, 30(25), 11(9)*, DNB, 8(10)*, 8(9), 3(5)
0/55(8), 1/13(2), 2/45(9), 0/26(5), 0/40(7), 0/55(8), 1/53(10), 4/38(10)

Fahim Ashraf - Right Arm Medium

6dwn, DNB, 7dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn
4(12), DNB, 2(2), 0(2), 10(4), 1(9), 5(12)
0/74(10), 1/27(7), 2/43(8), 0/48(8), 0/34(6), 0/45(6), 0/33(5)

Agha Salman– Right Arm Off-break

3dwn, 3dwn, ABN, 3dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 4dwn
23(32), 12(21)*, ABN, 5(14), 38(31)*, 14(15), 7(29), 58(76), 31(29), DNB, 7(10), 45(43)
DNB, 0/11(1), 0/21(4), DNB, 1/3(2), DNB, DNB, 0/49(9), 1/42(9), 0/34(5), 0/15(2), 2/42(10)

Bowler :

Shaheen Afridi –Left Arm Fast Medium

1/79(10), 1/42(7), 4/35(10), 2/27(5), 2/31(10), 2/58(10), 2/9(4), 3/46(10), 1/34(6), 2/53(9), 2/63(10),

Haris Rauf– Right Arm Medium

0/27(5), 4/19(6), 3/58(9), 2/16(6), 0/48(7), 5/18(8), 1/45(8), 2/37(8), 4/78(10), 2/65(10), 0/41(7)

Naseem Shah– Right Arm Medium fast

0/53(10), 3/34(6), 3/36(9), 1/17(5), 1/45(9), 1/12(5), 1/24(7), 2/42(8), 1/49(10), 2/29(10), 3/58(9),

Mohammad Wasim– Right Arm Medium fast

0/35(10), 3/40(10), 2/50(8), 2/35(5), 0/46(7), 1/43(8)

Usama Mir– Legbreak

1/61(10), 0/18(3), 2/53(8), 4/43(10), 0/66(10), 1/61(10), 1/42(10),

Zaman Khan - Right Arm Fast

Domestic
1/40(5), 2/61(10), 0/47(7), 0/55(9), 2/47(9),

Cheat Sheet

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