Asia Cup 2023 Final, IND vs SL: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report, Stats, ODI Records, and Weather Report
India defeated Sri Lanka in Super Four match by 41 runs
India’s winning streak in the Asia Cup 2023 came to an end as Bangladesh pulled off a stunning upset in their last match, even though it was a dead rubber for both teams. Heading into this match, the big guns like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav are back in action after their well-earned rest in the match against Bangladesh. They are raring to go and make their mark to bring the Asia Cup home for India.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka got hit hard just before their big challenge against India as their star spinner, Maheesh Theekshana, got ruled out of the final match due to an injury. It’s going to be intriguing to watch how Sri Lanka deals with this setback. All in all, the Islanders have been punching above their weight all tournament, even with some big names missing. Now, let’s see if they can defend their Asia Cup title against the heavyweights like India.
However, before we dive into the excitement of the game, let’s take a look at the pitch conditions, press reports, and the weather forecast for R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo:
IND vs SL Final, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report
There have been reports that the same pitch from the Bangladesh vs. India match will be used for the final. If that’s the case, the fast bowlers might have the edge this time around. Spinners should thrive during the middle overs, and the batters will need to show some patience before going for the big hits. Winning the toss and opting to bat first could be the team’s game plan.
IND vs SL Final, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Stats, & Records
- Total matches 160
- Matches won batting first 88
- Matches won bowling first 62
- Average 1st Inns scores 233
- Average 2nd Inns scores 192
- Highest total recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL
- Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (33.1 Ov) by SLW vs ENGW
- Highest score chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by SL vs AUS
- Lowest score defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by WIW vs SLW
IND vs SL Final, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Weather Report
As per the weather forecast, Sunday in Colombo comes with an 80% chance of rain. Fortunately, it’s less likely to rain on our parade during the game. Humidity is set to be around 80%, and the wind will be cruising at about 16 km/h.
