Abu Dhabi, Sept. 23 -- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to field against Sri Lanka in their crucial Super Fours fixture at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the ongoing Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Both teams endured horror outings last week. Sri Lanka were outfoxed by Bangladesh while Pakistan went down against arch-rival India in their respective Super Fours fixtures. A victory will take the winning side a step closer towards the final spot, while a defeat will leave them barely hanging in the tournament. The losing side's fate will rely on the outcomes of the other fixtures.

Pakistan skipper Salman Agha explained the factor behind his decision while emphasising the need to improve and said, "We will bowl first. ...