India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final: Having convincingly defeated Pakistan in a one-sided encounter, India is now set to compete in the Asia Cup 2023 Final against Sri Lanka. This highly anticipated match is scheduled for September 17, 2023, at Colombo. Sri Lanka secured their place in the final by winning the Super 4 match against Pakistan with a nail-biting two-wickets victory. Here’s a preview of today’s Asia Cup 2023 Final between India and Sri Lanka.
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IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final Match Preview
India and Sri Lanka are evenly matched teams, with both teams having a strong batting lineup and a good bowling attack. India will be relying on the batting of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill. Sri Lanka will be relying on the batting of Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Pathum Nissanka.
India’s bowling attack is led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav. Sri Lanka’s bowling attack is led by Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dunith Wellalage.
The final of the Asia Cup 2023 is expected to be a close and exciting match. Both teams are in good form, and they have the potential to win the tournament.
Sri Lanka holds the advantage in terms of home conditions and the support of their home crowd. If India wins the toss and assesses the pitch effectively, their chances of winning are significantly improved. Thus far, the pitch in Sri Lanka has provided a fair balance between favoring both batsmen and bowlers.
When bowlers maintain a good length, they tend to achieve positive outcomes, and on the other hand, if batsmen handle the initial overs skillfully and remain cautious against spin, they have the potential to perform admirably.
Asia Cup 2023 Final, India vs Sri Lanka Playing XI (Predicted)
India Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana
India vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Record
In ODIs, India and Sri Lanka have clashed 166 times. Among these 166 games, India secured victory in 97, while Sri Lanka triumphed on 57 occasions. Additionally, there were 11 matches that concluded without a result, and 1 match ended in a tie.
Asia Cup 2023 Final, India vs Sri Lanka Players to Watch Out For
In the Asia Cup 2023, Sadeera Samarawickrama has displayed excellent form, amassing 215 runs at an impressive average of 43. Kusal Mendis has also exhibited remarkable consistency, and these two players shoulder the responsibility of spearheading Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. On the bowling front, Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana have proven to be the go-to wicket-taking options for Sri Lanka.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul both recorded centuries against Pakistan, and Rohit Sharma along with Shubman Gill notched half-centuries in the same match. Indian batting promises to be a captivating spectacle for fans once more. In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav achieved a five-wicket haul against Pakistan, and in spin-friendly conditions, he possesses the potential to be a significant threat.
India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final Match Squads
India Squad for Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Virat Kohli
Sri Lanka Squad for Asia Cup 2023 Final: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan
