Asia Cup 2023 Final: India Gears Up for Epic Clash Against Sri Lanka, Check Head-to-Head Stats

The stage is set, the tension is palpable, and cricket fans in Asia are eagerly awaiting the showdown of the year. India and Sri Lanka have battled their way through the 2023 Asia Cup tournament, and now they stand on the precipice of glory. On Sunday, September 17, at 3:00 pm IST, all eyes will be on the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as both teams will collide in a high-intensity finale.

Sri Lanka secured their spot in the final with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Super Four stage. Mohammad Rizwan’s heroic unbeaten knock of 86, supported by Iftikhar Ahmed’s valiant 47, propelled Pakistan to a formidable total of 252 for 7 in a rain-curtailed 42-over contest. While Sri Lanka’s bowlers made early inroads, Fakhar Zaman’s early departure, Babar Azam, and Shafique’s partnership steadied Pakistan’s innings.

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On the other hand, India’s journey to the final hit a minor hiccup as they faced defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in their last match, a dead rubber, by a mere six runs. Though Bangladesh is already out of contention for the final, they put up a commendable fight against India.

Now, it all comes down to this epic clash between India and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final. As we brace ourselves for this cricketing spectacle, check the head-to-head statistics of these two rivals in ODI.

India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record

India and Sri Lanka have crossed swords in 166 ODI matches. Among these intense encounters, India emerged victorious in 97, while Sri Lanka claimed 57 wins. There were 11 instances when the outcome remained undecided, and a solitary match ended in a dramatic tie.

• Total matches played: 166
• Won by India: 97
• Won by Sri Lanka: 57

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final: Pitch Report

The R Premadasa Stadium offers a pitch that tends to favour the batsmen. Spinners, in particular, find conditions conducive to their craft due to the turn and bounce on offer. Batsmen can exploit the surface’s nature to accumulate runs generously. Given these conditions, teams winning the toss might opt to chase, considering the average first innings total hovers around 214.

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final: Weather Update

As the clock ticks toward the 3:00 pm IST commencement of the match, the weather forecast hints at potential rain in the evening, with sustained cloud cover throughout. Initially, there’s a 50 percent chance of rain at the start and later in the evening.

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final: Match Details

• Match: India vs Sri Lanka, Match 13, Asia Cup 2023 Final
• Venue: R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Date & Time: Sunday, September 17, 3:00 pm IST
• Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

As the cricketing world holds its breath, anticipation builds for the Asia Cup 2023 final. With a rich history of fierce clashes and memorable moments, India and Sri Lanka are poised to deliver a grand spectacle that will undoubtedly be etched in the annals of cricketing history.