The first semifinal of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024 will feature an exciting showdown between Sri Lanka-A and Pakistan-A on Friday at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1).
Following an intense group stage, the tournament has advanced to the semifinals. Pakistan comes into this match after a dominant 114-run victory over UAE, while Sri Lanka secured a hard-fought 19-run win against Bangladesh-A.
The winner of this clash will secure a spot in the final, where they will meet the victor of the second semifinal between India-A and Afghanistan-A, setting the stage for an intense battle for the title.
Emerging Asia Cup 2024: SL-A vs PK-A
Date and Time: October 25: 9:00 am GMT / 2:30 pm local/ 2:30 pm IST
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Al Amerat Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at Al Amerat Cricket Ground is expected to be favourable for batters, especially in the early stages, providing conditions they can capitalize on. Fast bowlers may receive little support from the surface. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is likely to break down, giving spinners a greater role. Spin bowling will become increasingly crucial in the second innings, where more turn could significantly influence the game’s outcome.
SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Lahiru Udara, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Nuwanidu Fernando
All-rounders: Ramesh Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Qasim Akram, Arafat Minhas
Bowlers: Nipun Ransika, Shahnawaz Dahani, Dushan Hemantha, Sufiyan Muqeem
SL-A vs PK-A Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Mohammad Haris (c), Nuwanidu Fernando (vc)
Choice 2: Nipun Ransika (c), Sufiyan Muqeem (vc)
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SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Yasir Khan, Yashodha Lanka, Pawan Rathnayake, Abbas Afridi
SL-A vs PK-A Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 25, 2024, 9:00 am GMT):
SL-A vs PAK-A Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Pakistan A: Omair Yousuf, Yasir Khan, Mohammad Haris (wk/c), Qasim Akram, Abdul Samad, Haider Ali, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Abbas Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem, Zaman Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Imran, Rohail Nazir
Sri Lanka A: Yashodha Lanka, Lahiru Udara (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando (c), Sahan Arachchige, Pawan Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Dushan Hemantha, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nipun Ransika, Eshan Malinga, Dinura Kalupahana, Isitha Wijesundera, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Lasith Croospulle
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