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Pakistan are 109/4 at the end of 25 overs in the crucial Super Fours match against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023.
With Pakistan missing key players such as Imamul Haq, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah due to injury and illness, the Men in Green are off to a challenging start in this virtual semi-final.
Pakistan suffered an early setback as opener Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for ere four runs, followed by skipper Babar Azam’s departure at 29. These crucial setbacks have raised concerns about whether Pakistan might face a repeat of their performance against India or if they can manage to post a competitive total against the Lankans.
The winner of this crucial match will go on to face India in the final, while the losing team could view this as a valuable “wake-up call” just before the World Cup.
