New Delhi. While overcome the defeat in the first match in the Super 4 phase, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan would like to return to victory in this important phase of Asia Cup on Tuesday. The defending champion was unbeatable in the Sri Lanka Group phase but Bangladesh defeated him by four wickets in the first Super 4 match. This stopped the victory campaign of eight matches in the T20 Asia Cup and his rhythm was also broken.

On the other hand, the Pakistani team was more discussed due to activities outside the field. Curtain rival India again defeated him again in a unilateral match which was his second consecutive defeat in the Asia Cup of this time. India and Bangladesh have two points and Suryakumar Yadav’s team is at the top on the basis of better runrators. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are third and fourth.

Pakistan’s shop will be closed!

There may not have been much time for recovery, but the Pakistani team, captained by Salman Aga, will now have to win under all circumstances. The lack of former captain Babar Azam and senior batsman Mohammad Rizwan is badly in batting. His batsmen proved to be inexperienced in terms of technology and attitude. Top order batsmen Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub raised hopes against India and scored 90 runs for one wicket, giving a good start. Ayub performed better after being dismissed for zero in three consecutive matches but could not maintain the rhythm in the second half. Even in bowling, leg -spinner Abrar Ahmed was successful only against teams like Oman and UAE and could not disturb the Indian batsmen even at all.

Sri Lanka has a chance

On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s concern is a weak middle order. Dasun Shanaka batted well against Bangladesh. Pathum Nisanka, who scored two consecutive half -centuries in the group stage, is now struggling to regain rhythm. Kusal Mendis and Kamil Mishara are in good form and can give stability. In bowling, fast bowler Nuwan Tushara has impressed who has taken six wickets in the tournament. Spinners Vanindu Hasranga, Dushmanta Chamira, Charit Asanka and Shanaka have also contributed.

Teams:

Pakistan: Salman Ali Aga (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Sahibzada Farhan, Saiim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufayan Mokim.