Asia Cup 2023 | IND vs SL, Final - Cricket Fantasy Teams After Toss

image-lmm4ofu6India beat Sri Lanka in Super 4 of Asia Cup 2023 (X.com)

The stage is set for the final showdown of the Asia Cup 2023 as Sri Lanka and India go head-to-head at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. There are chances of rain interrupting the game but with reserve day in store, we are more or less assured of the result from the final. However, with rain around and varying conditions expected for the game, choosing fantasy with extreme care becomes critical. 

The pitch is expected to be a balanced one where both batters and bowlers will be in the game. Batters will have to apply themselves as the spinners and pacers both will get help from the pitch throughout the match. Also, toss becomes tricky as chasing team will have advantage if DLS comes into the picture but we have seen chasing getting difficult under lights, so the captain winning the toss have to take all these in considerations. For the people who will make fantasy teams, it is important to take toss into account and select their teams accordingly. Here are the fantasy teams based on different toss scenarios.


Scenario 1 - If India Bats First

If India bats first in the final, one can go with India's top 3 batters and KL Rahul along with Hardik Pandya. Dunith Wellelage after his exploits against India last time around, is a must-pick. Pathirana with his death-bowling skills is always a big asset while for India - Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.

Rohit Sharma has been in great form and we can expect him to deliver in a big game, he is a good captaincy option while Hardik Pandya or Dunith Wellalage can be good vice-captain.

WicketkeepersKusal Mendis, KL Rahul
BattersRohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli
All-roundersHardik Pandya, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage
BowlersJasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain - Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain - Hardik Pandya

Scenario 2 - If India Bowls First

If Sri Lanka bats first, then one can go with an extra Sri Lankan batter. Kusal Perera made a comeback in the last game and he can be selected in place of Mendis if Sri Lanka bats second. It is a risky option but worth taking. Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama are also good options while Shardul Thakur can be included along with Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. 

Virat Kohli is a good captain option if India is chasing and Wellalage can be a quality vice-captain.

WicketkeepersKL Rahul, Kusal Perera
BattersVirat Kohli, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama
All-roundersHardik Pandya, Dunith Wellalage
BowlersJasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur Matheesha Pathirana

Captain - Virat Kohli
Vice-Captain - Dunith Wellalage