Pakistan face Sri Lanka in third T20I tri-series match tonight

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the third match of the T20 International (T20I) tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium at 6:00 PM today, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.

On Friday, Pakistani team participated in a practice session at the stadium.

The players practiced batting, bowling and fielding, while Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe rested their players.

Pakistan faces a tough challenge from Sri Lanka in the match, especially its hard-fought victory over Zimbabwe in the series opener, Today’s clash could determine which two teams will play in the final.

Pakistan will rely on their consistent pace attack and power-hitting, while Sri Lanka, despite being without their regular captain Charith Asalanka, will counter with their exceptional spin arsenal and a balanced batting lineup.

SQUADS

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wicket-keeper), Usman Tariq

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga