Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to field against Pakistan in their Super Four encounter on Friday, which is seen as a prelude to the Asia Cup final between the two teams.
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis said he would field at the Dubai International Stadium.
Hasan Ali has been brought back into the bowling attack, while Usman Qadir spin is being tried out against the Sri Lankans.
Sri Lanka are approaching this match from a high after delivering an upset to India in their Super Four clash, with their resurgence credited to Mendis’ cool-headed leadership.
Pakistan, on the other hand, defeated Afghanistan with back-to-back sixes in the final over by last-man-standing Naseem Shah, who was left to rescue the team after the top order crumbled in the face of a dogged Afghan bowling attack.
