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Rohit Sharma Set To Achieve Remarkable Feats in Asia Cup 2023 Final

image-lmn7fqgpRohit Sharma plays shot during the Asia Cup 2023 [AP photos]

The cricketing world is gearing up for a thrilling finale as India and Sri Lanka prepare to lock horns in the Asia Cup 2023 final, scheduled for September 17th at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

India secured their spot in the final by defeating Sri Lanka with a convincing 41-run margin in the super 4s stage, while Sri Lanka's dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan in their last super 4s encounter sealed their place in the championship match.

In a dramatic twist of fate, India suffered a six-run defeat against Bangladesh in their last super 4s match on September 15th. This was Bangladesh's first victory over India in the Asia Cup in over a decade, adding an unexpected layer of intrigue to the final.

The rivalry between India and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup is storied and competitive. India, the most successful team in Asia Cup history, has claimed the title seven times, while Sri Lanka has been crowned champions on six occasions, including their defence of the Asia Cup 2023.

India's recent victory over Sri Lanka in the super 4s brought an end to Sri Lanka's 13-match winning streak. India holds a commanding record with 97 wins against Sri Lanka in ODIs, making them the team with the most victories against a single opponent.

The Asia Cup has witnessed memorable clashes between India and Sri Lanka in the past, dating back to 1984. However, it's been 13 years since these two cricketing giants faced off in the quest for continental supremacy.

All eyes are firmly fixed on Rohit Sharma, the captain leading the Indian charge, as he inches closer to some significant cricketing milestones:


  • Rohit Sharma will be playing his 250th ODI match, becoming the 9th Indian player to reach this remarkable milestone.
  • This will be Rohit Sharma's second time captaining India in an ODI final, the previous occasion being their victorious campaign in the 2018 Asia Cup.
  • Rohit Sharma is closing in on becoming the first Indian batter to score 1000 runs in Asia Cup ODIs, needing just 61 runs to achieve this feat. He is also on the cusp of becoming India's leading run-scorer in Asia Cup ODIs, with Sachin Tendulkar currently holding the record at 971 runs.
  • If India wins the final, Rohit Sharma will join the elite ranks of Indian captains to lift the Asia Cup trophy twice across formats, following in the footsteps of MS Dhoni and Mohammad Azharuddin.
  • As an opener in ODIs against Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma boasts the highest average (73.6) among openers with over 500 runs scored. He has also amassed 1000+ runs against Sri Lanka with a strike rate exceeding 100, including his remarkable highest score of 264, which remains the highest individual score by any batter in ODI history.