Sri Lanka A will be up against Pakistan A in the 13th match of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023 at the P Sara Oval, Colombo on 21st July 2023 at 10:00 AM IST.
SL-A vs PK-A (Sri Lanka A vs Pakistan A), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka A vs Pakistan A, 1st Semi-Final
Date: 21st July 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: P Sara Oval, Colombo
SL-A vs PK-A (Sri Lanka A vs Pakistan A), 1st Semi-Final Preview
Sri Lanka A have played 3 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Pakistan A have also played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL-A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.693 |
| IN-A | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.928 |
| PK-A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.471 |
| BN-A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.263 |
| AF-A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.416 |
| NEP | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.751 |
| OMN-A | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.243 |
| UAE-A | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.456 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 4 of the England A Team Tri-Series, 2016 where Thisara Perera scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka A with 81 match fantasy points while Jaahid Ali topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan A with 90 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Sri Lanka A against Oman A, Sri Lanka A beat Oman A by 217 runs. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka A was Chamika Karunaratne who scored 111 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against India A, India A beat Pakistan A by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Pakistan A was Mubashir Khan who scored 69 fantasy points.
SL-A vs PK-A, P Sara Oval, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the P Sara Oval, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 201 runs.
Weather Report for P Sara Oval, Colombo
Temperature will hover around 29.08 °C with 72% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.38 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Spinners have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 69% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
SL-A vs PK-A, Head to Head
In the 28 matches played between these 2 teams, Pakistan A Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka A.
SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Croospulle | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 | 42, 7, 31, 0, 4 | - |
| Saim Ayub | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 56, 24, 28, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Haseebullah Khan | 5 | 158 | 31.6 | 0 | 0 | 27, 12, 35, 62, 22 | - |
- Dian Lasith Shenan Croospulle
Lasith Croospulle is a Batter and has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 42, 7, 31, 0, 4 runs averaging 16.8 per match.
- Saim Ayub
Saim Ayub is a Batter and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Saim Ayub is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 108 runs averaging 21.6 per match.
- Haseebullah Khan
Haseebullah Khan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. Haseebullah Khan is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 27, 12, 35, 62, 22 runs averaging 31.6 per match.
SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 21, 21, 31, 13, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 |
| Mohammad Wasim | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 9 | 1.8 | 8, 5, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 1, 4, 1, 3 |
| Shahnawaz Dahani | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 4, 1, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 3 |
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 5 matches Dunith Wellalage has taken 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Mohammad Wasim
Mohammad Wasim is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 5 matches Mohammad Wasim has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Shahnawaz Dahani
Shahnawaz Dahani is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 5, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.6.
SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qasim Akram | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 48, 10, 1, 13, 16 | 0, 6, 2, 3, 0 |
| Lahiru Samarakoon | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 1, 16, 0, 0, 6 | 2, 2, 0, 3, 2 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 5, 31, 3, 0, 22 | 0, 2, 3, 2, 0 |
- Qasim Akram
Qasim Akram is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Qasim Akram has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls off break and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 0, 6, 2, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 2.2. Qasim Akram has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 6, 0 wickets.
- Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Lahiru Dharshana Samarakoon
Lahiru Samarakoon is an All Rounder and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches Lahiru Samarakoon has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Dushan Hemantha has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamika Karunaratne | 5 | 65 | 13 | 11 | 2.2 | 20, 2, 8, 24, 11 | 3, 3, 1, 0, 4 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 21, 21, 31, 13, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 |
| Sahan Arachchige | 5 | 110 | 22 | 4 | 0.8 | 48, 3, 2, 57, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Mubashir Khan | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 28, 1, 115, 0, 30 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Mehran Mumtaz | 5 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 25, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Mohammad Haris | 5 | 158 | 31.6 | 0 | 0 | 14, 55, 9, 17, 63 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Sri Lanka A are Chamika Karunaratne with 111 match fantasy points, Dunith Wellalage with 100 match fantasy points and Sahan Arachchige with 90 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Pakistan A are Mubashir Khan with 69 match fantasy points, Mehran Mumtaz with 57 match fantasy points and Mohammad Haris with 32 match fantasy points.
SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qasim Akram | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 48, 10, 1, 13, 16 | 0, 6, 2, 3, 0 |
| Lahiru Samarakoon | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 1, 16, 0, 0, 6 | 2, 2, 0, 3, 2 |
| Lasith Croospulle | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 | 42, 7, 31, 0, 4 | - |
| Dushan Hemantha | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 5, 31, 3, 0, 22 | 0, 2, 3, 2, 0 |
| Mubashir Khan | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 28, 1, 115, 0, 30 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
- Qasim Akram
Qasim Akram is an All Rounder and has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is an off break Bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. Qasim Akram has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 6, 0 wickets.
- Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Lahiru Dharshana Samarakoon
Lahiru Samarakoon is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Lahiru Samarakoon bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Dian Lasith Shenan Croospulle
Lasith Croospulle can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Lasith Croospulle is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 42, 7, 31, 0, 4 runs averaging 16.8 per match.
- Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha is an All Rounder and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break and in the recently played 5 matches Dushan Hemantha has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Mubashir Khan
Mubashir Khan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches Mubashir Khan has scored 28, 1, 115, 0, 30 runs at an average of 34.8 per match.
SL-A vs PK-A Squad Information
Pakistan A (PK-A) Squad: Kamran Ghulam, Sahibzada Farhan, Amad Butt, Tayyab Tahir, Rohail Nazir, Omair Yousuf, Arshad Iqbal, Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim, Qasim Akram, Abdul Bangalzai, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mubashir Khan, Mohammad Junaid, Mehran Mumtaz, Haseebullah Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem
Sri Lanka A (SL-A) Squad: Minod Bhanuka, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Udara, Dushan Hemantha, Sahan Arachchige, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Ashen Bandara, Lasith Croospulle, Isitha Wijesundera, Dunith Wellalage, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana
SL-A vs PK-A Possible Playing XI
Pakistan A (PK-A) Possible Playing XI: Omair Yousuf, Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah Khan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Wasim, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mehran Mumtaz, Qasim Akram, Mubashir Khan and Kamran Ghulam
Sri Lanka A (SL-A) Possible Playing XI: Minod Bhanuka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Ashen Bandara, Avishka Fernando, Lasith Croospulle, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha and Sahan Arachchige
SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Haseebullah Khan
Batters: Lasith Croospulle, Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Saim Ayub
All-Rounders: Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Samarakoon, Mubashir Khan and Qasim Akram
Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, Mohammad Wasim and Shahnawaz Dahani
Captain: Qasim Akram
Vice-Captain: Lahiru Samarakoon
Photo credit: Alamy
