Pakistan qualified for the title match after winning three of their four league fixtures, while Sri Lanka mounted a strong comeback despite losing their opening two games of the series.

The Islanders defeated Zimbabwe first and then Pakistan in the last league match to secure their spot in the final.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka posed with the trophy at a local hotel ahead of the contest.

The championship decider will be played at Rawalpindi Stadium, with the match scheduled to begin at 6pm.