Pak vs SL Live: Rain continues to play spoilsport

Rain has played havoc in Asia Cup, which is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka after India refused to tour Pakistan due to political tensions.

Rohit Sharma’s India reached the final scheduled for Sunday after wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka in their two Super Four fixtures.

Pak vs SL Live: Start of the match delayed as rain intensity increases

As the captain of both the teams were getting ready for the toss, the intensity of rains has increased  and groundsmen are once agin bring in covers to cover the ground. Now it is a proper drizzle with incresed intensity.

Pak vs SL Live: Pak pacer Zaman Khan receives his ODI cap

Right-arm fast bowler Zaman Khan has replaced Naseem Shah in Pakistan’s 17-player squad for the ongoing Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023. Zaman joined the team in the morning today and will train with the squad at the RPICS in the evening.

Pak vs SL Live: Toss likely at 2.50 PM

As the groundsmen remove the cover from the ground if there is no more rain, the timing for the toss in this virtual semifinal is likely at 2.50 pm IST

Pak vs SL Live: Toss gets delayed

As per the latest update, the toss has been delayed. Even though the rain has stopped, the ground is completely covered, according to journalist Wajahat Kazmi’s post on X.

Pak vs SL Live: What if there’s no match due to rain?

What will happen if the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match gets cancelled due to rain? Check here.

Pak vs SL Live: Will Muhammad Haris shine?

Muhammad Haris is all smiles after getting selected to play against Sri Lanka.

Pak vs SL Live: Here comes the rain

It has started raining in Colombo. Journalist Wajahat Kazmi posted on X, “Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket teams have arrived at the Colombo stadium but so has the rain. Covers placed. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain hard.”

Pak vs SL Live: Player in focus, Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana has taken 30 wickets of right-handed batters in 26 innings. His average is 20.96 with a strike rate of 4.51. The all-rounder plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

Pak vs SL Live: Babar against spin

In his 77 innings against spin bowling in ODIs, Babar Azam has scored 2,233 runs with a strike rate of 88.43. The Pakistani skipper has been dismissed only 28 times.

Pak vs SL Live: Player in focus, Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage took 5/40, his career-best figures in ODIs. Premadasa Stadium has always been beneficial for spinners.

Pak vs SL Live: Zaman Khan to play for Pakistan

Pak vs SL Live: Weather update from Colombo

Pak vs SL Live: Naseem Khan out, Zaman Khan in

For the remaining matches of the Asia Cup 2023, right-arm quick Zaman Khan has been selected as a replacement for the injured Naseem Shah, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Pak vs SL Live: ‘Toss will be vital’

“Toss will be vital today, especially for Sri Lanka. Suspect it won’t be a high scoring game so Haris and Asalanka could be game breakers with the bat,” former Pakistan cricketer Bazid Khan posted on X.

Pak vs SL Live: PCB shares appreciation post for Mohammad Rizwan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shared an appreciation post for wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan.

Pak vs SL Live: Fans react as Pakistan drop Fakhar Zaman

Not everyone is happy about Pakistan dropping opening batter Fakhar Zaman. “Haris may struggle against early swing. They should’ve backed Fakhar Zaman at opening position & Haris could’ve replaced Iftikhar at Number 6 in finishing role,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).

Pak vs SL Live: 5 changes in Pakistan team

Five changes have been made to the Pakistani team that played India. Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf won’t play against Sri Lanka. 

Instead, these players will take part in the virtual semi-final of the Asia Cup 2023: Mohammad Haris, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Zaman Khan.

Pak vs SL Live: No Fakhar Zaman in team

Pakistan’s playing 11 against Sri Lanka does not include renowned batter Fakhar Zaman.

Pak vs SL Live: Weather update

Pak vs SL Live: Pakistan’s playing XI

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Pak vs SL Live: Pakistan’s playing 11

Pakistan’s playing 11 against Sri Lanka has been released. Here is the team: Mohammad Haris, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed Shadah Khan (vc), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Zaman Khan. Ace fact bowler Naseem Shah’s name is missing from the list.

Pak vs SL Live: No rain in Colombo yet

At the moment, it is not raining in Colombo, posted cricket journalist Shaharyar Ejaz.

Pak vs SL Live: Mohammad Rizwan in light mood

Mohammad Rizwan was seen having fun with a journalist. “Sach to bola kar, yaar (At least, speak the truth, mate!), he said while smiling.

Pak vs SL Live: Pakistan get ready

Pakistani players prepare for the Super Four match against Sri Lanka.

Pak vs SL Live: How to watch

Tune into the Star Sports Network for live broadcast. Disney+ Hotstar offers free live-streaming for those who prefer the digital experience.

Pak vs SL Live: Premadasa again

The Super Four match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will kick off on September 14 at 3 PM (India time) at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Pak vs SL Live: Continual downpours

Ongoing downpours for the last five days have left the field in need of significant preparation before it’s fit for play. Nonetheless, the stadium’s top-notch drainage system provides a sliver of optimism.