• Match: Super Four 5th Match, PAK vs SL
• Date: 14 Sep 2023
• Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Sri Lanka holds an advantage, boosted by the impressive performance of their players, a strong commitment to defending their championship title, and their familiarity with the home playing conditions. Nevertheless, Pakistan boasts a formidable team and possesses the knowledge and experience to succeed on Sri Lankan soil.

This is a crucial must-win match for both teams, with no need to worry about the Net Run Rate (NRR) since the victor will secure a spot in the final. Pakistan has faced significant setbacks with injuries to their pacers in their last game, but they still possess a formidable bowling attack capable of challenging Sri Lanka.

The match promises to be closely contested, considering the inconsistency in batting and the potent bowling lineups of both teams. However, with a slightly more experienced squad and a more promising batting lineup, Pakistan is expected to hold the edge in this match and begin as the favorite in our match prediction

Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium features a meticulously prepared pitch that offers a harmonious balance between batting and bowling. This sporting wicket provides chances for both batsmen and bowlers, making the decision of the toss-winning team to bat or bowl a strategic choice, contingent upon the prevailing ground conditions.

There is a slight possibility of rain on the day of the match.