Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Predictions & Tips – Upset tipped for Asia Cup final

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 10 Sep 2022

Ralph Staniforth 10 Sep 2022

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka predictions for Sunday’s Asia Cup final
The match will be played in Dubai at 15:00 BST
Underdogs have won their last 3 games in the Asia Cup
Can Sri Lanka upset the odds in the final?
Predictions, stats, team news & preview

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Sri Lanka can win Asia Cup final (Getty Images)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Predictions

Pakistan are clear favourites going into the Asia Cup final. They however lost to Sri Lanka just two days ago and have in fact last their last four T20I fixtures against these opponents. I am backing Sri Lanka for an upset win.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Predictions
Head to Head
Pakistan Form
Pakistan Injuries & Team News
Sri Lanka Form
Sri Lanka Injuries & Team News
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Stream FAQ

Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan has scored 40+ runs in 3 of this last 5 matches.
Sri Lanka have won their last 3 matches.
Sri Lanka have won their last 4 T20I matches against Pakistan.
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka scored 55* runs in his last match.

Head to Head

Sri Lanka have won their last 4 T20I matches against Pakistan. Their last match was just a few days ago in the Asia Cup, a fixture Sri Lanka won by five wickets in Dubai.

Pakistan Form

Pakistan have been below their very best but have done well to reach the final after losing their opening fixture to India. They defeated Hong Kong and then India and Afghanistan in the Super 4 stage.

The final was decided early so when Pakistan played Sri Lanka on Friday, the final was already set to be between them. Pakistan however failed to grab the edge after being bowled out for 121 runs in Dubai.

Sri Lanka won with three overs to spare and by five wickets.

Pakistan Injuries & Team News

Pakistan have remained consistent throughout with selection. They are likely to remain unchanged.

Sri Lanka Form

Sri Lanka lost their opening Asia Cup match to Afghanistan, but have since been superb. They beat Bangladesh to qualify for the Super 4 stage where they beat India, Afghanistan and Pakistan to reach the final.

Last time out they bowled Pakistan out for 121 runs. Hasaranga was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3-21 in four overs.

Pathum Nissanka lead the way with the bat, scoring 55* off 48 balls. That after Sri Lanka were in trouble at 29-3. The five wicket victory will give them huge confidence coming in the final.

Sri Lanka Injuries & Team News

Sri Lanka are in very strong form and should stick with the same lineup, barring late injuries.

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Verdict

Pakistan v Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka are backed to upset the odds with a win in the Asia Cup final. Pathum Nissanka can top score for the underdogs.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan has been the offer batter.

Sri Lanka Win

Result

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