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SL vs IND, Asia Cup 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the Final Match (Source: AP Photos)
The Asia Cup 2023 has finally reached its most imortant competition. The final of the tournament will be played on Sunday, 17th September at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is India (IND), who will be taking on Sri Lanka (SL) in this match. Ahead of the much anticipated match, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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Both India and Sri Lanka have displayed excellent cricketing skills in the tournament so far. While, India had one of their games abandoned due to rain in the group stages, they managed to win against Nepal and qualify for the Super Four stage. In the Super Fours, India defeated Pakistan and Sri Lanka convincingly and qualified as the first team to the summit clash of the tournament.
After securing their berth in the final, India rested five of their major players in their last Super Four match against Bangladesh. In a closely fought match, India lost their last game against the 'Bangla Tigers'. Though they are coming into this all-important fixture on the back of a defeat, India will draw confidence from their performances in the first two matches of the Super Four stage.
Sri Lanka won both their matches in the group stage and qualified to the Super Four stage as the table toppers. In the Super Fours, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh in their first game but then faced a heartbreaking defeat versus India. This meant that their last Super Four match against was a do-or-die game against Pakistan. The whole team stood up when it mattered the most and defeated Pakistan to make it to the final of the tournament.
While India will be looking to win their eighth Asai Cup title, Sri Lanka will be hunting their seventh. India's attempt will be to remain the sole team with the most number of Asian title, while Sri Lanka will try and draw levels with the 'Men in Blue.'
SL vs IND, Team Form Guide
Sri Lanka: W-L-W-W-W
India: L-W-W-W-W
SL vs IND, Final: Pitch Report
The wicket at the Premadas Stadium has been an ideal one for cricket. It has provided help for all trades of players. While, the pacers will get help from the wicket at the beginning, the spinners will enjoy the surface as the game progresses. As for the batters, those who are ready to grind themselves at the beginning, will get a big score here.
R Premadasa Stadium ODI Stats and Records (All ODIS)
Matches: 160
Matches Won Batting First: 88
Matches Won Batting Second: 62
Average First Innings Score: 233
Average Second Innings Score: 192
Highest Total: 375/5 by India against Sri Lanka
Lowest Total: 78/10 by Sri Lanka Women against England Women
Asia Cup 2023 Records
Matches: 5
Matches Won Batting First: 4
Matches Won Batting Second: 1
Average First Innings Total: 269
Average Second Innings Total: 209
Highest Total: 356/2 by India vs Pakistan
Lowest Total: 128/10 by Pakistan vs India
SL vs IND, Final: Top Player Picks
Charith Asalanka (SL)
- Charith Asalanka has been decent with the bat in this tournament. He has got some starts and also contributed with the ball in the last game against India. Asalanka might be a very valuable pick in this match.
Dunith Wellalage (SL)
- The young Sri Lanka all-rounder impressed with both the bat and the ball in the last match against India. Wellalage will be an important player if the final is played on the same wicket as the last game.
Virat Kohli (IND)
- The Indian maverick played a great knock against Pakistan. But Kohli failed to deliver in his last match against Sri Lanka. However, it is under pressure, that Kohli thrives the most and it might be expected that he will deliver in the summit clash.
Rohit Sharma (IND)
- The Indian skipper has been in good batting form. He has three half-centuries against his name in the tournament. Sharma is yet to play a big knock and will be looking to put his hand up in this all-important fixture.
Kuldeep Yadav (IND)
- Kuldeep Yadav has been the biggest game-changer for India in this Asia Cup. He has been picking up regular wickets in the middle-overs and will be a key choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
SL vs IND, Final: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If India Bats First | Rohit Sharma | Charith Asalanka |
| If Sri Lanka Bats First | Virat Kohli | Dunith Wellalage |
SL vs IND, Final: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
A fiercely competitive match can be expected. A balanced approach will be the best way to go for this match. A 1-3-3-4 or a 1-3-4-3 strategy might be beneficial for the fantasy contests of the game.
SL vs IND, Final: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice Captain: Charith Asalanka
India: 6 Players; Sri Lanka: 5 Players
SL vs IND, Final: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Dunith Wellalage
India: 5 Players; Sri Lanka: 6 Players
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