Asia Cup, IND vs SL | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

India and Sri Lanka will face one another at the Asia Cup 2023 final (AP News)

The Asia Cup 2023 is set to culminate with the final match featuring India and Sri Lanka. This marks the second encounter between these two teams in this season's Asia Cup, with India emerging victorious by a margin of 41 runs in their previous clash.

In the Super 4 stage, India secured the top spot on the points table, while Sri Lanka settled for the second position. During this phase, India played three matches, winning two of them, while Sri Lanka also participated in three matches, securing victory in two.

In their history of competing in this format, these teams have faced each other 166 times. India holds the upper hand with 97 wins, while Sri Lanka has won 57 matches. Fans can anticipate another thrilling showdown between these teams on Sunday.   

Team Preview

India

Having top-class batters like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul in good form is always a significant advantage. These players have the ability to put up big scores and provide a strong foundation for the team in the on-going season. When you have consistent run-scorers in your lineup, it takes a lot of pressure off the rest of the team. And this season has been phenomenal for these batters as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill have all smashed centuries throughout.

In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav has been picking up a lot of wickets, his ability to spin the ball and deceive batsmen, Jasprit Bumrah is known for his pace and ability to bowl effectively in the death overs, while Ravindra Jadeja is a versatile all-rounder who can contribute both with the ball and the bat, will all prove to be valuable assets for India.Their economical spells are crucial in limiting the opposition's run-scoring opportunities.

Team India's success in the Asia Cup 2023 seems to be a result of a well-rounded and balanced team effort.

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Sri Lanka

Standout performances from Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Sadeera Samarawickrama in the Asia Cup 2023 for Sri Lanka can be a strong point for their success. Having top-order batsmen in good form is essential for any team's success in limited-overs cricket, and it seems like these players have been contributing significantly with the bat.

However, it's unfortunate Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out due to hamstring injury. Injuries can certainly disrupt a team's plans, especially when it involves a key bowler. 

In his absence, it's important for bowlers like Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, and Dunith Wellalage to step up and fill the void. Taking important wickets is crucial in limited-overs cricket, and the success of Sri Lanka's bowling attack will depend on their ability to do so. Wellalage has been in red-hot form so far having dismantled the entire top-order single handedly in their last encounter.

It will be interesting to see how Sri Lanka performs on the final day of the tournament and whether their top batters and the remaining bowlers can continue to contribute to the team's success. 

IND vs SL: Match Details & Live Streaming

IND vs SL: Pitch Report

The R Premadasa Stadium has delivered exciting cricket matches for fans during the Asia Cup, even though there have been frequent rain interruptions at the venue over the past week. These pitches offer a balanced playing field, catering to both batsmen and bowlers.

IND vs SL: Probable Playing XI

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk),Ishan Kishan/Shreyas Iyer , Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana

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IND vs SL: Winner Prediction

India is expected to have an advantage over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final, primarily because they have a stronger team on paper. However, it's crucial for the Indian team not to underestimate Sri Lanka at any point in the final, as they came very close to losing their previous match against them during the Super Four stage of the tournament.