IND vs SL Asia Cup Final – Clash of Titans
The crucial Asia Cup final match is scheduled between India and Sri Lanka today. This match holds immense importance for India, as the team hasn’t won any Asia Cup in the last five years.
The Indian team sees a golden opportunity to clinch the title this time. However, both teams will miss key players in the final, with Axar Patel sidelined for India due to a swallowing injury and Maheesh Theekshana out for Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury.
Head-to-Head Stats, Weather Concerns, and Probable Lineups
IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
In total, the two teams have played 166 matches against each other. India has emerged victorious in 97 of these matches, while Sri Lanka has won 57. There have been 11 matches with no result. In the context of the Asia Cup, both teams have played 20 matches, with India and Sri Lanka each winning 10. The competition appears evenly matched.
Looking at the last five encounters between India and Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka has suffered defeat at the hands of India four times. The most recent match between the two was in the Super 4 stage, where Sri Lanka faced a 41-run loss.
India had a clean sweep in the bilateral series against Sri Lanka in January. Both teams have displayed strong performances in the Asia Cup, with India losing only to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka winning four out of five matches. Therefore, both teams are formidable contenders for the title, making today’s match highly exciting.
IND vs SL Asia Cup Final Weather Report:
There is a possibility of rain in Colombo on Sunday. According to AccuWeather’s report, the weather is expected to be cloudy on September 17 in Colombo, with a chance of morning rain, which could potentially disrupt the match. There is a 90% chance of rain, which might disappoint cricket enthusiasts.
Asia Cup matches have been frequently interrupted by continuous rain. If today’s final match is interrupted due to rain, it will be rescheduled for the reserve day, which is Monday. If the match cannot be completed even on the reserve day, both teams will be declared joint winners, as was the case in the 2002 Asia Cup.
IND vs SL Asia Cup Final Probable Playing Elevens:
India:
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (wicketkeeper)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ishan Kishan
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Muhammad Siraj
- Shardul Thakur
- Kuldeep Yadav
Sri Lanka:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Perera
- Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper)
- Dasun Shanaka (captain)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Dunith Velazquez
- Sahan Arachige
- Pramod Madushan
- Mathisha Pathirana
