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.
HotelPlanner tour: Emirati talent on show at Abu Dhabi Challenge
Emirati golfers Ahmad Skaik and Ahmed Al Musharekh will represent the region when the Abu Dhabi Challenge returns to Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the Al Ain Region next week.
Dubai T100 Triathlon attracts over 2,000 athletes from 57 nationalities
More than 2,000 athletes from 57 nationalities have registered for the third edition of the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend, which will take place at Al Mamzar from November 13-15.
Kane considers NFL kicking career after football
England captain Harry Kane said on Wednesday he is considering a future as an NFL kicker later in his career, with a possible spell in Major League Soccer potentially helping him make the transition.
Iraq and Oman share points in Gulf Cup
Iraq and Oman opened their Arabian Gulf Cup campaigns with a 1-1 draw at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah.
Jeddah welcomes eight nations for Arabian Gulf Cup
The 27th Arabian Gulf Cup gets under way in Jeddah on Wednesday, bringing together eight national teams for one of the region's most prestigious football tournaments.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continued to receive condolences at Zabeel Majlis on Wednesday following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed the UAE's keenness to deepen its partnership with Ecuador during a meeting with the country's President Daniel Noboa in New York.
Dubai Police has delivered a series of awareness workshops to 476 school bus drivers and supervisors to reinforce safety practices.
