As Pakistan prepares for a crucial Super Fours clash against Sri Lanka tonight, the team’s playing XI has once again been leaked. A similar leak had occurred ahead of Pakistan’s match against India, revealing the full line-up hours before the game.
Senior journalist Sohail Imran reports that Pakistan is likely to make another change, with Hussain Talat expected to be dropped after scoring just 10 runs and not getting an opportunity to bowl in the India game. Hasan Nawaz, who sat out that match, is expected to make a return.
Talat’s previous inclusion failed to shift momentum, and Hasan’s comeback is seen as a move to strengthen Pakistan’s middle-order performance. This adjustment is part of the ongoing effort by the team management to find the right balance in the batting lineup.
Pakistan’s Expected Playing XI vs Sri Lanka:
Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.
Despite criticism over frequent changes during the tournament, the management is focused on finding the most effective combination ahead of this crucial match. With the Asia Cup final race intensifying, every selection decision could prove decisive.
The big question remains: will Hasan Nawaz’s return reinvigorate Pakistan’s batting, or will another defeat edge them closer to an early exit? Tonight’s match will provide the answer.ASD
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