Sri Lanka (Unchanged Playing XI) – Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana.
India (Playing XI) – Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel (In for Shardul Thakur), Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
TOSS – The flip of the coin lands in the favour of India and Rohit Sharma has opted to BAT first.
PITCH REPORT – Sanjay Manjrekar is pitchside. He starts by saying that bounce on all venues has been similar. Adds that almost 70% of the wickets have been picked up by pacers. Matthew Hayden joins him and says that this pitch looks different than the previous game. Shares that this surface looks like Colombo of old times. Mentions that the pitch does not have much grass and feels that spin will play a big role. Reckons that the new ball might slide onto the bat.
Regardless of the outcome, fans are in for an exciting match, as both teams are in peak form. We hope the rain stays away, allowing us to witness a full match. It’s India versus Sri Lanka in the Super 4 of the Asia Cup, and it’s about to kick off. Stay tuned for an action-packed encounter!
Sri Lanka has been a formidable side in this tournament, boasting a 13-match winning streak in ODIs and remaining undefeated in the Asia Cup so far. In their previous game, they defeated Bangladesh convincingly, with Sadeera Samarawickrama scoring a brilliant 93 off just 72 balls, helping Sri Lanka reach a competitive total of 257. The bowlers, led by captain Dasun Shanaka, along with spin sensation Maheesh Theekshana and rising star Matheesha Pathirana, picked up 3 wickets each to dismiss Bangladesh for 236 runs. Sri Lanka may have a slight advantage, considering India is playing back-to-back games in two days, potentially affecting player fitness due to limited rest.
India put on a stellar performance in their previous outing against Pakistan, with their top-order batsmen in exceptional form. KL Rahul, returning from injury, made an impressive unbeaten 111, while the ever-reliable Virat Kohli notched up another century with 122 runs. The opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill also put on a remarkable display, adding 123 runs for the first wicket. With batsmen in top form, India aims to continue their winning streak. Kuldeep Yadav was a standout performer, claiming his second 5-wicket haul against Pakistan. The bowling unit, including Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Hardik Pandya, also impressed with their swinging deliveries. India is clearly performing like the champion team they are and will be determined to secure another win tonight.
Hello everyone joining us today as we prepare for the next chapter of the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup, featuring an exciting clash between India and Sri Lanka live from Colombo, set to start shortly. This match pits the top two teams against each other, with the winner likely securing the top spot and advancing directly to the finals. Both teams have won one game each and currently sit with 2 points apiece, with India leading due to a superior Net Run Rate.
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