Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Asia Cup 2022 odds and predictions

Toss Winner – Sri Lanka

There can be no dispute that Sri Lanka have been extremely lucky when it comes to the toss. Sri Lanka have won the toss in all of the matches since 27 August when they lost to the toss to Afghanistan. The toss winner has a huge advantage at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, as they could get to put the opposition in a spot of bother by electing to field first. Since the chasing team has a great deal of advantage on this pitch, this could ultimately help Sri Lanka pick up the title.

Sri Lanka v Pakistan: Asia Cup Final 2022 Match Preview

Sri Lanka are very likely to go ahead with the same starting line-up which has performed so well in recent games. The motivation within Sri Lanka is quite high to pick up the sixth Asia Cup title and move even more closer to the dominance of India, who have seven titles so far in the Asia Cup, as per Sri Lanka vs Pakistan win probability numbers. Sri Lanka will be heavily reliant on three players for coming out successful in the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup odds. The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan odds suggest that Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, and Dilshan Madushanka.

Kusal Mendis might have been disappointing in the first few games of the competition, but he has since bounced back with a strong innings in back-to-back games. In the last three innings before the precursor to the final, Kusal Mendis has been able to reach 153 runs. The 27-year-old also opens up the innings for Pakistan and his presence is considered to be of a massive importance, as per the latest Asia Cup odds.

The wins over India and Hong Kong are a big boost for Pakistan. Pakistan must be contemplating the option of being able to rest some players going into the final on Sunday. It would not be surprising if the same starting lineup also gets featured, as it would give Pakistan the opportunity to maintain an incredible momentum that has been built up over the last few weeks. In order to come successful in the final, Pakistan will be heavily reliant on the hands of players like Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah, as per Asia Cup predictions.

Pakistan entered into the recent Asia Cup games not as the overwhelming favourite for success, but they have displayed excellent attitude. The team are looking to qualify for the two additions in style after having finished in the top three places since inception. The last success for Pakistan in the competition was way back in 2012.

Head-to-Head: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

There have been 15 meetings between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Asia Cup. Both teams have been able to enjoy a lot of success in this competition. In the 15 matches, Sri Lanka have come out successful in 10 matches while they have ended up losing in five meetings. In recent times, however, Pakistan have been able to enjoy a comeback of some sort with 50% wins in the last four games.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Overall Asia Cup Record

Sri Lanka have been one of the top teams in the Asia Cup with 14 appearances – joint top with India – and they have picked up five titles from the same. Pakistan have featured in 13 Asia Cup competitions with only two victories so far. Sri Lanka have picked up 34 wins from 50 ODI matches in the Asia Cup at an average win rate of 68%. Meanwhile, the T20I performance drops with the team picking up four wins from eight matches making up a win rate of 50%.