Sri Lanka will look to defend their title when they lock horns with India in the Asia Cup 2023 final, set to be played on Sunday, September 17 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
India enters this game following a narrow five-run loss to Bangladesh, aiming to bounce back stronger and secure the title as they gear up for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, just days away.
Leading the batting lineup will be Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul, while the pace attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Hardik Pandya. Kuldeep Yadav, known for his exceptional spin prowess, will take charge of the spin duties.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have been hit with a major blow right before their final match against India as Maheesh Theekshana, their spin wizard, has ruled out of the highly anticipated clash due to an injury. It will be interesting to see how Sri Lanka deals with this curveball.
Overall, Sri Lanka’s had its share of ups and downs in this tournament, but they came out victorious defying all the odds despite some of their star players sidelined due to pre-tournament injuries. It’s a real toss-up whether they can pull off a win and defend their Asia Cup title.
However, before we get all pumped up for the game, let’s just quickly see how India and Sri Lanka have squared off in ODI history:
IND vs SL Final, India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head [ODIs]
When it comes to ODIs, India and Sri Lanka have locked horns a total of 166 times. India has a strong grip on the rivalry with 97 wins, while Sri Lanka has managed 57 victories. Additionally, 11 matches concluded without a result, and one thrilling encounter ended in a tie.
- Matches Played: 166
- India Won: 97
- Sri Lanka Won: 57
- No Result: 11
- Tied: 01
