Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to field against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final in Dubai.
Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah have returned to Pakistan's playing XI while the Sri Lankan squad remains unchanged.
In the last Super 4 match, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by five wickets.
Sri Lanka have won the Asia Cup title five times, while Pakistan have claimed it twice.
South Africa include Rabada in whiteball squads to play England
South Africa have included Kagiso Rabada in their one-day international and Twenty20 squads to tour England next month, but the fast bowler will continue to be monitored for an ankle injury.
Rain delays play havoc with Monterrey Open schedule
Heavy rain brought a stop-start evening session to a premature end at the Monterrey Open on Friday, with Russian second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova's semi-final against Czech Marie Bouzkova being moved to Saturday.
No Palmer, no problem as Chelsea run wild at West Ham
Chelsea's new signings and young talents hit their stride in the absence of injured talisman Cole Palmer on Friday as the Club World Cup winners ran wild in a 5-1 Premier League demolition of West Ham United.
Kennedy Center to host 2026 World Cup draw
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 5.
Man City defender Dias signs contract extension until 2029
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club until 2029, City announced on Friday.
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