Pakistan has revealed their starting lineup for the highly anticipated Asia Cup Super 4 encounter against Sri Lanka. The Men in Green have made significant changes to their team composition, aiming for victory in this crucial match.

Lineup Changes

The following five players will be taking the field for Pakistan, replacing the previous XI: Mohammad Haris, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Zaman Khan. This means that Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah will not be part of the starting lineup.

Pakistan’s XI vs Sri Lanka

Mohammad Haris

Imam-ul-Haq

Babar Azam

Mohammad Rizwan (wk)

Saud Shakeel

Iftikhar Ahmed

Shadab Khan

Mohammad Nawaz

Mohammad Wasim Jr

Shaheen Afridi

Zaman Khan

This match against Sri Lanka holds immense importance for Babar Azam and his team. A victory in this game will secure their place in the final of the ongoing Asia Cup. The pressure is on, and Pakistan is determined to perform at their best.

Unfortunately, Pakistan faced setbacks with injuries to three key players – Salman Ali Agha, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf during their previous match against India. To cover for these losses, Pakistan decided to call up Zaman Khan and Shahnawaz Dahani as backup options.

Zaman Khan has already arrived in Colombo today and has joined the team. He is set to make his international debut in the 50-over format, adding excitement to Pakistan’s lineup.

On the other hand, Shahnawaz Dahani is scheduled to depart for Colombo tonight and is expected to arrive tomorrow, further strengthening Pakistan’s squad.

Weather Forecast – Rain Threat Looms

While Pakistan prepares for this crucial match, the weather forecast in Colombo poses a potential threat. According to The Weather Channel, there is an alarming 86 percent chance of rain on September 14 in Colombo, which could significantly impact the Pakistan-Sri Lanka match and other remaining matches in the tournament. Teams will have to adapt and strategize accordingly to deal with the unpredictable weather conditions.