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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Predictions & Tips - Babar to smash Sri Lankan attack

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 13 Sep 2023

Ralph Staniforth 13 Sep 2023

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan tips for Thursday’s Asia Cup Super Four clash (10:30 BST)
Pakistan’s Babar Azam has scored 53, 60 & 151 in his last 5 innings.
Can Sri Lanka make it 14 wins in 15 ODIs?

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Babar Azam hits straight against India. (credit: Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP via Getty Images)

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Predictions

This is a must-win for both teams, a virtual play-off for a chance to meet India in the final. Sri Lanka’s run of 13 ODI wins was just ended by India, who also crushed Pakistan after their own run of five wins on the bounce.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Predictions
Head-to-Head
Sri Lanka Form
Sri Lanka Team News
Pakistan Form
Pakistan Team News

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (178 runs) is 3rd in the Asia Cup runs list.
Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq scored 78 in the win against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka’s Sadeera Samarawickrama has scored 36, 54 & 93 in his last 5 innings.
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis has scored 92 & 50 in his last 3 innings.

Head-to-Head

Pakistan has won three of the last five matches between the two sides, with the other two abandoned due to rain.

Sri Lanka Form

Sri Lanka’s record-breaking run of ODI wins ended with a 41-run defeat at the hands of India.

Sri Lanka bowled India out for 213, Rohit Sharma top-scoring with 53 off 48 balls.

Sri Lanka were rolled for 172 inside 42 overs, Kuldeep Yadav (4/43) the destroyer-in-chief.

Sri Lanka Team News

There are no injury reports from the Sri Lanka squad.

Pakistan Form

Pakistan’s run of good form was also ended by India, who amassed 356/2 in a tie spread over two days due to rain.

Virat Kohli (122*) and KL Rahul (111*) packed on the runs over the beleaguered Pakistan bowlers after an opening stand of 121 by Rohit Sharma (56) and Shubman Gill (58).

Pakistan collapsed in the face of superb bowling from Kuldeep Yadav (5/25), ending 128 all out off 32 overs.

Pakistan Team News

Pakistan are in good form despite their batting collapse against India and should have the confidence to tackle Sri Lanka for a place in the final.

Verdict

Pakistan v Sri Lanka - One Day Match

I am backing Pakistan to win. I am also backing Babar Azam to top score for Pakistan.

Sadeera Samarawickrama is a good bet to top score for Sri Lanka.

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