• Match: Final Match, PAK vs. SL
• Date: 17 Sep 2023
• Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Notably, India and Sri Lanka have a rich history in the Asia Cup, with India having won the title seven times and Sri Lanka six times. This final encounter will mark the ninth time these two cricketing powerhouses have battled for the Asia Cup championship.

On September 17th, the Asia Cup 2023 finals will witness an exciting clash between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo. Both teams have showcased outstanding performances in both the group stage and the Super 4 stage.

During the Super 4 stage, India secured victories in 2 out of 3 matches, claiming the top spot on the points table with 4 points and an impressive net run rate of +1.753. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka also won 2 of their 3 Super 4 matches, finishing in second place with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.141.

In this format, these two cricketing giants have contested a total of 166 matches to date. India has emerged victorious in 97 of these encounters, while Sri Lanka has claimed victory in 57 matches. Fans can anticipate another thrilling contest between these teams on Sunday.

Sri Lanka is determined to equal the record for the most Asia Cup title wins, while India is equally determined to maintain their hold on the record and secure their eighth trophy as the Men in Blue. The final showdown between India and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 promises to be an exciting contest.

However, India may hold a slight advantage due to injury concerns in the Sri Lankan camp. According to Google’s win probability, India has a 75% chance of emerging victorious in this highly anticipated summit clash.

On September 17, at Colombo’s R Premdasa Stadium, India is set to face Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the Super Four round of the 2023 Asia Cup. During the Super Four stage, India participated in three games, securing victory in two and clinching the top spot in the standings. Conversely, Sri Lanka achieved a similar record but settled for the second position due to a lower net run rate.

In their recent match against Bangladesh, India chose to bowl after winning the toss. Given the inconsequential nature of the game, both teams used the opportunity to experiment and assess their squad’s depth. Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 265 runs, thanks to strong performances from Shakib, Hridoy, and Nasum. India’s shaky start, with the loss of their opening batsman and captain in the very first over, along with the dismissals of Shubhman and Axar, proved to be the decisive factors as Bangladesh narrowly won by six runs.

Sri Lanka, in their previous match against Pakistan, faced a situation where Pakistan opted to bat after winning the toss. Despite an early wicket, Pakistan managed to build an impressive second-wicket partnership. Half-centuries from Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan to a competitive total of 252 runs. Sri Lanka appeared to be cruising to victory right from the start, but the match took a dramatic turn towards the end. They lost wickets in quick succession, but managed to maintain their composure, ultimately securing a thrilling victory by just two wickets.

India: Rohit Sharma (C), H Pandya, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), RA Jadeja, Ishan Kishan, JJ Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, KL Yadav

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (C), D Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka, D de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis (WK), S Samarawickrama, Matheesha Pathirana, M Theekshana, PM Liyanagamage

The upcoming match holds significant importance in this race to the final. It promises to be an intense showdown between two of the most accomplished teams in Asia Cup history. On September 12th (Tuesday), India will square off against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The victor will move one step closer to securing a coveted spot in the championship game.

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

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha