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The final Super Fours encounter of the Asia Cup 2025 sees India lock horns with Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 26. The high-octane clash will get underway at 8:00 PM IST.
India
India have looked unstoppable so far. Suryakumar Yadav’s men have stayed unbeaten, crushing opponents with a mix of fearless batting and ruthless bowling. In their last game, they thumped Bangladesh by 41 runs with Abhishek Sharma blazing away yet again and Kuldeep Yadav spinning a web around the batters.
With a final already confirmed, this clash is more about keeping the momentum rolling and fine-tuning ahead of the title showdown. Expect a few rotations, but don’t expect a dip in intensity.
Sri Lanka
It’s been a disappointing run for Charith Asalanka and his men. After a shock defeat to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka lost their must-win clash against Pakistan by 5 wickets, confirming their exit.
Batters haven’t clicked as a unit and bowlers have struggled to contain opposition line-ups. Still, with players like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga, the Lankans will want to bow out on a high.
IND vs SL head-to-head overview
India and Sri Lanka have faced off in 32 T20Is. India hold a strong edge with 21 wins, while Sri Lanka have managed 9 victories. Two matches have ended inconclusively: one tie and one no result.
Dubai International Stadium pitch report
The Dubai International Stadium pitch offers early swing with the new ball but becomes better for batting as the match goes on. Pacers need to rely on slower deliveries and cutters once the shine wears off. Spinners usually thrive in the middle overs with grip on offer. With a sluggish outfield, batters must cash in during the powerplay. Toss-winning captains usually prefer to chase under lights.
India and Sri Lanka's probable playing XI
India
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Top run scorers in IND vs SL T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Dasun Shanaka: 430 Runs
Dasun Shanaka has piled up 430 runs in 22 innings against India at a strike rate of 140.52. Known for his finishing ability, he has two fifties.
Suryakumar Yadav: 346 Runs
Suryakumar Yadav loves batting against Sri Lanka as he has smashed 346 runs in 8 innings at a stunning average of 49.42 and a strike rate of 167.14. His 112* is among the best knocks in this rivalry.
Kusal Perera: 334 Runs
Kusal Perera has 334 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 140.92 with three fifties to his name. He has often been Sri Lanka’s quick-start man against India.
Top wicket-takers in IND vs SL T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Wanindu Hasaranga: 17 Wickets
Wanindu Hasaranga has scalped 17 wickets in 12 games against India, including a magical 4/9. His variations make him a major threat.
Dushmantha Chameera: 16 Wickets
Dushmantha Chameera has 16 wickets in 15 matches against India. His pace and bounce often trouble Indian openers early on.
Dasun Shanaka: 14 Wickets
Surprisingly effective with the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 14 wickets in 13 games against India in T20Is, including a best of 3/16 with his medium pace.
IND vs SL key stats
India’s key records
- India have played 13 T20Is in Dubai, winning 9 and losing 4.
- Abhishek Sharma has 248 runs in Asia Cup 2025 (5 matches) at a strike rate of 206.66, including 2 fifties.
- Kuldeep Yadav is the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets in 5 games at 5.65 economy.
- Suryakumar Yadav has 240 runs in 12 T20Is at Dubai, striking at 143.71.
- Jasprit Bumrah has 11 wickets at this venue in 8 games at an economy of 6.06.
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Wanindu Hasaranga in T20Is: 44 balls, 76 runs, 1 dismissal.
- Kuldeep Yadav vs Kusal Perera in T20Is: 33 balls, 61 runs, 3 dismissals.
Sri Lanka’s key records
- Sri Lanka have played 10 T20Is in Dubai, winning 6 and losing 4.
- Pathum Nissanka has scored 154 runs in Asia Cup 2025 at 146.66 strike rate with 2 fifties.
- Wanindu Hasaranga has 7 wickets in Asia Cup 2025 at an economy of 5.95.
- Kusal Mendis has 164 runs in 7 T20Is in Dubai, including two fifties.
- Hasaranga has 14 wickets in 8 matches at this venue, economy 7.03.
- Pathum Nissanka vs Jasprit Bumrah in T20Is: 10 balls, 14 runs, 0 dismissals.
- Kusal Mendis vs Hardik Pandya in T20Is: 41 balls, 53 runs, 0 dismissals.
- Dushmantha Chameera vs Hardik Pandya in T20Is: 6 balls, 6 runs, 1 dismissal.
Records that can be broken in IND vs SL Super Fours clash
- Suryakumar Yadav needs 8 fours to complete 250 T20I fours and 2 sixes to reach 150 T20I sixes.
- Hardik Pandya needs 4 sixes to complete 100 T20I sixes.
- Sanju Samson is 70 runs away from completing 1000 T20I runs.
- Tilak Varma is 2 sixes short of 50 in T20Is.
- Hardik Pandya also needs 3 wickets to complete 100 T20I wickets.
- Kusal Mendis (2198) needs 21 runs to surpass Kusal Perera (2218) and become Sri Lanka’s leading run-getter in T20Is.
- Kusal Mendis requires 7 fours to complete 200 T20I fours.
- Charith Asalanka needs 8 fours to complete 100 T20I fours.