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Asia Cup final IND vs SL Playing 11: Sundar in for Axar in India's XI

Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya have returned to India's Playing 11

Asia Cup final, IND vs SL: Sri Lanka join India for summit clash on Sept 17

India and Pakistan have never played against each other in the final of Asia Cup's history.

Injury scare for Theekshana ahead of Asia Cup final, Sri Lanka await report

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana's participation in the Asia Cup final against India has been thrown into jeopardy due to a hamstring strain, the extent of which will be known on Friday. The mystery spinner strained his right hamstring while fielding during Sri Lanka's two-wicket win over Pakistan on Thursday. "Maheesh Theekshana has strained his right hamstring. The player will undergo a scan tomorrow to fully assess his condition," Sri Lanka Cricket posted on X on Thursday. Theekshana went off the field multiple times while Sri Lanka was bowling. He was seen hobbling but completed his nine-over spell in the 42-over-per-side contest before being helped off the field by some Sri Lanka dugout members in the 39th over. Theekshana's injury adds to Sri Lanka woes. They are already without the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara. Sri Lanka play India in the final on Sunday.

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11: Axar comes in for Shardul

With Colombo wicket supporting spinners, Axar Patel is picked ahead of Shardul Thakur in India's Playing 11

Asia Cup history: From ODIs to T20s, a classic crowd-puller for 39 years

The Asia Cup was started after India's World Cup win and to fulfil the rising aspirations of Asia's cricketing nations

Asia Cup 2023 Points Table: India at top in Super4 despite Bangladesh loss

India remained at the top of the Asia Cup points table even after they lost their last Super4 tie to Bangladesh. Sri Lanka ar the second position followed by Bangladesh in third and Pakistan in 4th

Asia Cup, PAK vs SL highlights: Asalanka, Mendis shine in chaotic finish

Kusal Mendis produced an outstanding 91 and Charith Asalanka a gutsy unbeaten 49 as defending champions Sri Lanka overcame Pakistan by two wickets in a dramatic Super Four match here on Thursday to set up an Asia Cup final against India. Fifties by Abdullah Shafique (52) and Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out) had led Pakistan to a competitive 252 for 7 off 42 overs after electing to bat on another rain-affected day. But Sri Lanka replied in kind through Mendis and Asalanka as they inched past the target off the last ball of the match, also spoiling the possibility of an Indo-Pak summit clash. The final will be played on Sunday. The manner in which Sri Lanka mounted their chase was quite remarkable, even considering the fact that Pakistan were without injured pacers Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. After Kusal Perera departed early, Mendis in the company of Pathum Nissanka (29) steadied the Lankan innings with a 57-run stand for the second wicket. But an even better passage was in the waitin

Asia Cup 2023 Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Playing 11, toss result, live streaming

Sri Lanka have made two changes in their Playing 11. Pramodh Madushan replaced Rajitha and Kusal Janith came in for Dimuth Karunaratne.

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 format, teams, venues, match rules, winners list

Every team will play against the other nine teams in a round-robin format, which comprises 45 matches in total. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semifinals

Who will join India in Asia Cup final if PAK vs SL match is washed out?

With India already in the final, Pakistan need just a win over Sri Lanka to set up a summit clash on September 17. And the scenario is the same for Sri Lanka.

PAK vs SL preview: Can Sri Lanka spoil IND-PAK final prospect in Asia Cup?

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a Super 4 match here on Thursday for a place in the Asia Cup final. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have two points and the winner of the virtual knock-out game will progress to the final on September 17. India have already secured a place in the summit clash after they defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in a Super Four game on Tuesday. Rohit Sharma's men lead the table with four points. However, Pakistan will have more lines on their forehead ahead of their crunch game against the Lankans. In all probability, they will not be able to summon pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah as both of them have been rendered doubtful with respective injuries. Pakistan have added Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan, a 22-year-old slinger pacer who can hit 150 kmph clicks, as back-ups for the remainder of Asia Cup. But that is just one part of their bag of worries. Pakistan batting is yet to hit the top

Asia Cup 2023: Key takeaways for India after 41-run win over Sri Lanka

With India managing only 213 runs, it was a great test for the Indian bowling attack to eke out a victory for their team and defend the below-par total in ODI cricket. And they manage to eke out a win

Asia Cup, IND vs SL Highlights: Wellalage's efforts in vain, India in final

Asia Cup, India vs Sri Lanka Highlights: Dunith Wellalage's maiden five-wicket haul and unbeaten 42 went in vain as India clinched a low-scoring thriller to reach the final

IND vs SL 2023: India end Sri Lanka's 13-match winning streak in ODIs

Sri Lanka had 13 straight ODI wins, dating back to June 2023 till the game against India in Asia Cup 2023.

Who is Dunith Wellalage? The Lankan spinner who demolished Indian top-order

Having started his career at the Under-19 level, Dunith Wellalage grabbed the opportunity with both hands after Sri Lanka's premier spinner Wanindu Hasaranga got injured before the Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Sri Lanka: Colombo weather forecast today

If the match gets washed out, Sri Lanka and India will share a point each. India will keep their position at the top of the Asia Cup points table

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Sri Lanka's Colombo weather forecast today

the washout threat also loomed over the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match on Saturday (September 9) as well. But rain gods stayed away from the clash, raising hopes of full game today.

SL vs BAN: Bowlers, Samarawickrama overpower Hridoy to give Lanka close win

Towhid Hridy was the lone fighter for Bangladesh as the team crumbled en route the chase of 258 to lose by 51 runs and almost end its chances of qualifying for the final

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Sadeera's 92 takes hosts to 257, Mahmud takes 3/62

Half-centuries from Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis took Sri Lanka to 257 for nine in their Asia Cup Super 4 match against Bangladesh, here on Saturday. While Samarawickrama played a brilliant knock of 93 from 72 balls (8x4s, 2x6s), Mendis made a 73-ball 50 after Sri Lanka were invited to bat by Bangladesh. Opener Pathum Nissanka contributed with a 60-ball 40. For Bangladesh, pacers Hasan Mahmud (3/57), Shoriful Islam (2/48) and Taskin Ahmed (3/62) shared eight wickets among themselves.

Asia Cup 2023: BAN vs SL Playing 11, toss result, live streaming & telecast

The sun is shining at the toss time and Shakib Al Hasan stated that there might be some rain around in later stages of the game, so he decided to bowl first in Colombo.