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IND vs SL | What is The Cricket Match Today? Playing 11, Winner Prediction

image-lmmvb3izIndia vs Sri Lanka (Source: X/ACC)

The final chapter of the Asia Cup 2023's story will see the Indian side taking on the Sri Lankan side in Colombo in what could be the match that could turn heads once again.

Well, only the second game of the tournament after the India-Pakistan clash to be awarded a reserve day will explain the importance of this encounter.

Talking about their previous face-off, India found the key in the end as they ended up on the right side of things after a little hiccup to claim the victory by 41 runs. Thanks to another vicious spell by Kuldeep Yadav and a power-packed innings from skipper Rohit Sharma.

However, after this meetup, fortunes changed for both sides, with Men in Blue losing to Bangladesh while the home side, i.e. Sri Lanka, defeating Pakistan in the last ball thriller that took them to the finals.

India lost with five of their regular players sitting on the bench, while the Lankans won after putting up one of the best chases in Colombo in this tournament, in fact, the only one so far.

The Blues have had a rather infuriating start to the tournament, with rain interrupting in the first three matches whole-heartedly as the first Pakistan clash was washed out, then the Nepal game became a shortened one with the next Pakistan game being played on the reserve day. However, they have still managed to stay atop with their game plans and execution.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka have played a couple of thrillers, first against Afghanistan and then against Pakistan, but managed to hold their nerve as they reached here.

What is the venue of IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 match?

The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where the last four matches were held. Rain will be the primary source of discussion, and rightly so, as showers are expected to disrupt the course of the game, with reserve day looking to be a likely prospect.

India Probable Playing XI vs Sri Lanka

With Axar Patel's injury that saw him getting ruled out of the tournament, Washington Sundar might be drafted directly into the playing XI with the other choice of Shardul Thakur if they prefer pace over spin. Besides that, all the first-choice players will return to the side.

India Playing XI:

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar/Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.


Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI vs India

Lanka's premier spinner, Maheesh Theekshana, has been ruled out after a plethora of injuries struck them like lighting before the start of the tournament. However, they have coped well with this and should be fine for this game, too.

Sri Lanka Playing XI:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan/Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana.

India vs Sri Lanka: Winner Prediction

The match won't be a one-sided affair, that's for sure, but which way it would turn is still a tricky question to answer. Expect the winners of the previous contest, India, to end up on the podium because of their settled batting order and a stable bowling line-up.