Pakistan batsman Mohammad Rizwan on Wednesday dedicated his team's epic Cricket World Cup victory against Sri Lanka to "our brothers and sisters in Gaza", potentially putting him at odds with support for Israel expressed by the government of host nation India.

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Spinner Maheesh Theekshana is set to play Tuesday's World Cup match against Pakistan after recovering from a hamstring strain, assistance coach Naveed Nawaz said on Monday.

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday said injuries to their premier quicks is a big blow ahead of a must-win Asia Cup match but a "fantastic opportunity" for up-and-coming talent.

The last Test Pakistan won began a year ago on Sunday against Sri Lanka in Galle, and captain Babar Azam hopes to finally record another win in the match starting on the same date and ground.

Pakistan will return to Sri Lanka to play two Tests next month as part of the next ICC World Championship, officials said Tuesday.

Sri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in Sunday's final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite troubles at home.

Rangana Herath becomes the second Sri Lankan to bag 400 wickets as his six-wicket haul steer Sri Lanka to a thrilling 21-run win over Pakistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan play Sri Lanka at the Cardiff in the final match of the Group B fixtures for a chance to go through to the semifinals of the Champions Trophy.

Sri Lanka clinched the title of the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup beating Pakistan by five wickets in a lopsided final at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong today.