WEB DESK: Sri Lanka and Pakistan are gearing up for an exciting showdown in today’s final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka secured their spot in the final following an impressive comeback, recording consecutive wins against Zimbabwe and Pakistan during the group stage.
Pakistan come into the match as clear favourites, having maintained dominance in most of their encounters this month. Captain Salman Ali Agha expressed confidence in his team’s recent form and their chances of lifting the trophy, despite Thursday’s narrow loss to Sri Lanka.
For Sri Lanka, the final presents a chance to turn their fortunes around after a tough second half of the year, which included series losses against Bangladesh and a disappointing run in the Asia Cup. As co-hosts of next year’s T20 World Cup, this match is an opportunity for them to build momentum and confidence.
The conditions at Rawalpindi are expected to remain cold and dry, with dew likely to play a significant role in the latter stages of the game. Both captains are expected to prioritize fielding first, given the nature of the pitch and the impact of the dew. Pakistan may bring back Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed to strengthen their bowling unit.
