India eye momentum boost before final in Super Four clash with Sri Lanka
With a spot in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 already sealed, India will want to put their best foot forward in the last Super Fours stage clash against Sri Lanka to carry forward some crucial momentum into the summit clash on Sunday.
Given this game has no implications on India's qualification, with Jitesh Sharma in the squad and Sanju Samson struggling to find his rhythm, the former could get a look in. Moreover, India’s batting has been highly stacked with a bunch of power-hitters but Suryakumar Yadav will be desperate to get some momentum going his way, with the Indian captain failing to put on a show so far.
India’s bowling still remains the unchecked high throughout the span of the tournament. India’s spin twins, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav have been reshaping the contours of dominance throughout the fray and will be eyeing another solid performance, while it remains to be seen if Arshdeep Singh could get a game in lieu of offering some rest for Jasprit Bumrah.
Pitch overview:
Dubai has so far been a surface wrought with mystery. If one game has favoured the batters, the other has seen the bowlers rearing their head. With an ocean of uncertainty being predominant, both the teams would like to have enough balance in their echelons, thereby applying themselves as per the need of the hour.
X-Factors for India:
· Abhishek Sharma sits comfortably on top of the run-scoring pile and his intense showdowns in the last two consecutive games will make him an absolute favourite for the upcoming clash.
· Kuldeep Yadav has been relentless in his pursuit of brilliance as he leads the wicket-taking charts emphatically. With 12 wickets in his kitty, Kuldeep’s incredible numbers might just get another significant boost ahead of the contest for the crown.
Match Details:
Match: India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025
Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Date: 26th September, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Squads:
India:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.
Sri Lanka:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage
