PAK vs SL Top Bowlers: Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the 15th match of the Asia Cup T20 2025 on Tuesday, September 23, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, 8:00 PM IST.
Both teams have world-class bowling units, and this clash is expected to be decided by which side’s bowlers strike early and control the game.
Pakistan’s pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed will look to dominate,
Sri Lanka will rely on Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, and Dunith Wellalage to create pressure in the powerplay and middle overs.
In this article, we analyse the top Bowlers from both teams who could make a decisive impact in this high-stakes encounter.
Asia Cup 2025 – Top Runs Wicket-Taker List
| Player | MAT | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 9 | 4/7 | 8.78 | 6.00 | 8.78 | 1 | – |
| Junaid Siddique | 3 | 9 | 4/18 | 6.33 | 6.33 | 6.00 | 2 | – |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 7 | 3/20 | 15.00 | 7.00 | 12.86 | – | – |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 6 | 4/18 | 18.83 | 7.06 | 16.00 | 1 | – |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 6 | 3/35 | 16.00 | 7.38 | 13.00 | – | – |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 5 | 2/22 | 18.40 | 5.75 | 19.20 | – | – |
| Shivam Dube | 4 | 5 | 3/4 | 13.60 | 7.56 | 10.80 | – | – |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 5 | 2/29 | 25.60 | 8.00 | 19.20 | – | – |
| Faisal Shah | 3 | 5 | 3/34 | 20.40 | 8.50 | 14.40 | – | – |
| Taskin Ahmed | 3 | 5 | 2/34 | 21.80 | 9.08 | 14.40 | – | – |
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PAK vs SL: Pakistan’s Top Bowlers
1. Shaheen Afridi
Despite going wicketless against India, Shaheen’s record against Sri Lanka and his ability to strike in the powerplay make him Pakistan’s key weapon.
| Last Match | 0/40 vs India |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 3 wickets in 4 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | 17 wickets in 10 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 17 wickets in 10 matches |
2. Haris Rauf
Rauf’s pace and death bowling skills give Pakistan an edge. He is in excellent form and will be a big threat to Sri Lanka’s middle order.
| Last Match | 2/26 vs India |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 4 wickets in 2 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | 11 wickets in 6 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 20 wickets in 11 matches |
3. Abrar Ahmed
The mystery spinner could be Pakistan’s X-factor, especially in Abu Dhabi, where the surface often assists spinners in the middle overs.
| Last Match | 1/42 vs India |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 4 wickets in 4 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | No Record |
| 2025 T20s | 15 wickets in 9 matches |
PAK vs SL: Sri Lanka’s Top Bowlers
1. Dushmantha Chameera
Sri Lanka’s strike bowler has the pace and experience to trouble Pakistan’s top order, especially under lights in Abu Dhabi.
| Last Match | 1/32 vs Bangladesh |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 5 wickets in 4 matches |
| Record vs Pakistan | 12 wickets in 7 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 18 wickets in 11 matches |
2. Nuwan Thushara
Known as the “Malinga clone”, Thushara’s slingy action makes him dangerous with the new ball and at the death.
| Last Match | 1/32 vs Bangladesh |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 6 wickets in 4 matches |
| Record vs Pakistan | 10 wickets in 7 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 19 wickets in 10 matches |
3. Dunith Wellalage
The young left-arm spinner adds variety to Sri Lanka’s attack and could exploit Abu Dhabi’s spin-friendly surface.
| Last Match | 0/36 vs Bangladesh |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 1 wicket in 2 matches |
| Record vs Pakistan | No Record |
| 2025 T20s | 12 wickets in 9 matches |
PAK vs SL: Top Bowlers Predictions
Both teams are packed with wicket-takers, but this contest is likely to hinge on the pacers’ performance under the Abu Dhabi lights.
Prediction: Shaheen Afridi (Best Bowler – Pakistan) & Nuwan Thushara (Best Bowler – Sri Lanka)
| Player | Matches (2025) | Wickets | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi (PAK) | 10 | 17 | Pakistan’s most dangerous new-ball bowler |
| Haris Rauf (PAK) | 11 | 20 | Deadly at the death overs |
| Nuwan Thushara (SL) | 10 | 19 | Slingy pacer with a proven record vs Pakistan |
