India will take on Sri Lanka in their final Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 26. The upcoming contest's result will have no impact on the qualification scenario as it is a dead rubber.
India confirmed their spot in the final after back-to-back wins against Pakistan and Bangladesh. With four points from two games, the Suryakumar Yadav-led team cannot be moved from the top two, irrespective of the outcome against Sri Lanka. Their dominance
in both batting and bowling departments has ensured their consistent performance so far in the competition.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka is out of the tournament. Consecutive defeats to Bangladesh and Pakistan have put them on zero points, ending their hopes of reaching the final. For India, the clash is a dress rehearsal ahead of the title game on September 28. India will be closely watching the game between Pakistan and Bangladesh to see who they will face in the summit clash.
IND vs SL Match Details
| Match | India vs Sri Lanka, Super Four, Match 18, Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Date & Time | Friday, September 26, 8 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode & YuppTV (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has been a batter-friendly venue in recent matches of the ongoing continental competition. The average first-innings score has been around 144. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first. Teams will look to make early inroads with the new ball, as it could swing around under the lights.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 32 |
| IND Won | 21 |
| SL Won | 09 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Tied | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | February 10, 2009 (IND Won) |
| Most-recent Fixture | July 30, 2024 (IND Won) |
Predicted Playing XIs
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
