India vs Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) T20 Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: The 9th match of Asia Cup 2022 saw a face-off between Team India and Team Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The third match of the Super 4 stage that began at 7.30 pm IST saw India’s Super Four campaign ending with big victory by Sri Lanka.
While Sri Lanka might be in high spirits after defeating Afghanistan in their last match, Team India will be entering the grounds after losing the last game against Pakistan. In the nail-biting match on Sunday, Pakistan won by five wickets and avenged their defeat against India in the first group game.
After a poor start, Team Sri Lanka showed its might in the following matches. It successfully chased two massive totals – 184 in the group game against Bangladesh and 176 in their first Super 4 match against Afghanistan. On the other hand, Team India started off well after registering a win against Pakistan in their group match and then defeating Hong Hong in the second game. Its last match against Pakistan did not go very well for them and the team lost its first Super 4 match.
India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2022 match Probable XI:
Team India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Dinesh Karthik/Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Also Read: Asia Cup 2022: India’s crown on the line against resurgent Sri Lanka | Match preview
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Danushka Gunathilaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando
India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2022 match weather report:
The temperature is expected to hover around 35°C on the matchday with 47% humidity and 15 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Also Read: Asia Cup 2022 Points Table – Team Standings & Rankings
India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2022 match pitch report:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch is of little to no assistance for the spinners. However, it acts well for seam bowlers in the early half of the game and provides adequate bounce. Owing to the short straight boundaries, batsmen do make the most of it.
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Asia Cup, 2022
India
173/8 (20.0)
Sri Lanka
174/4 (19.5)
Match Ended ( Day – Super Four – Match 3 )
Sri Lanka beat India by 6 wickets
India vs Sri Lanka T20 Match Asia Cup 2022 Scorecard
Lanka scores third big victory after magnificent chase as it defeated India by 6 wickets.
What super over? Lanka is inching toward comfortable victory. 2 off 2 balls now
Things look not so bright for India
Arshdeep Singh is bowling the final over
Lanka skipper is having a ball, quite literally! Shanaka has scored two 4s in consecutive balls. Lanka need 8 off 7 balls.
Bhuvi is bowling right now, no success for India as of now. Another run for Lanka as wide ball adds another run. Now they need 18 off 10 balls
Lanka needs 21 off 12 balls and its looks very achievable at the moment. After Yuzi's action, Lanka has not lost any wicket so far.
Indian fans are unhappy skipper Rohit Sharma misfields in crucial overs.
Pressure is definitely on the Lankan batsmen now. With Mendis back to the pavilion, it's all about the grit of the middle order that can help Lanka. They need 42 of 24 right now
Yuzvendra Chahal looks in full form as he picks up his third wicket. Lanka loses big wicket as Mendis departs at 57. Lanka down for four
Ravichandran Ashwin's spin attack claims Lanka's third wicket. Danushka Gunathilaka caught for 1
Lanka is now at 104/2 as Kusal Mendis scores superb half-century off just 33 balls!
Just when things were looking to be comfortable for Lanka, Yuzvendra Chahal's ace bowling attack gave India the much-needed comeback in the match. In quick succession, Lanka has lost two big wickets.
Chasing a target of 174, Lankan openers didn't disappoint their fans. Displaying superb form, the Lankan batsmen scored a century easily in the power play.
After that brief breather, Sharma is heading back to the pavilion! The India skipper scored 72 runs off 41 balls. now, it's the grit of middle order that can save India and help in getting big target.
Skipper Sharma scored a tough half-century as India tries to put a formidable total against Lanka.
In seventh over, India has reached the half-century mark. More importantly, Rohit Sharma is still playing after his catch was dropped by Shanaka
After initial good start, India's batting lineup looks to be trembling. The first big wicket was KL Rahul and second one was Virat Kohli. King Kohli, who has been showing some promising comeback in last matches, was clean bowled by Dilshan Madushanka!
The match has begun after the national anthems of both nations were played. India captain Rohit Sharma is opening for India along with KL Rahul
Today's Rohit Sharma-led squad has one big change. Ravichandran Ashwin has replaced Ravi Bhishnoi in the final playing 11
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has won the toss and elected to bowl first
Hello and welcome to the FE Online's live blog for India vs Sri Lanka match today. Fans from both sides of border are eagerly waiting for the toss. The match will commence from 7:30 pm onwards