The stage is set for a showdown as India and Sri Lanka gear up to face each other in the Asia Cup 2023 final. The event is scheduled at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, September 17.
Both teams have displayed remarkable performances throughout this tournament, earning their rightful places in the final. India's journey to the championship match has been impressive; they have maintained an unbeaten record thus far.
Sri Lanka has secured their spot in the final by winning two out of their three Super 4 encounters. Their only setback came at the hands of India, and now they have a golden chance to seek vengeance and lay claim to the coveted title.
There's no denying that India enters the contest as the stronger side in all departments. Their bowling attack has been relentless, firing on all cylinders, and the batsmen have consistently delivered crucial performances.
Sri Lanka have shone with their bowling prowess. Yet, they faced concerns with their batting line-up during their encounter with India. Still, they showcased their batting brilliance against Pakistan and will be eager to replicate that performance in the final.
Cricket enthusiasts and fans alike can expect a high-octane battle between these two formidable teams as they vie for Asia Cup glory. With India's dominant form and Sri Lanka's determination to avenge their earlier loss, the final promises to be a spectacle filled with suspense, skill, and sportsmanship.
The anticipation for this thrilling clash continues to build. Cricket lovers worldwide await the crowning of the Asia Cup champion.
Probable Playing XIs
India
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(wk), Tilak Varma/Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel/Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana
Key Players
KL Rahul: The wicketkeeper-batter has already scored a ton in this tournament and also batted well against Sri Lanka. He will be looking to deliver another superb performance.
Dunith Wellalage: He registered a five-wicket haul against India and scored 40-odd runs for his team. He is an excellent all-rounder and wants to deliver another superb performance against India.
Match Prediction
India are the stronger team in all departments. Sri Lanka have been good, but they still need to gain a lot of things in their squad. India enter the final as the favourites.