Indians would be under pressure as they take on Sri Lanka in the 3rd game of the Super Four in Asia Cup 2022. The Indians went down against arch-rivals Pakistan in a close contest and must win this game to remain in contention for a place in the final. Sri Lanka comes into this game with a win against Afghanistan and this would make the side confident.
The Sri Lankan team has had a poor record against the Indians in this format of the game. They have managed to defeat the Indians only thrice in the last 15 games between the two teams. This is likely to play on their minds. Indians have enjoyed a good record at this venue, and this would add to their confidence.
India failed to take enough wickets during the middle period of the match against Pakistan but put in a strong performance with the bat. We do not expect to see any panic from the India management ahead of this clash.
Sri Lanka have beaten Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia over their last four games. This will be a very tough fixture but they will approach it with self-belief.
How To Watch
Match: India vs Sri Lanka
Date & Time: September 6 @ 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
TV Channel: Star Sports Network
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Team News
India: Rohit Sharma’s side came to this tournament with a weak bowling attack, and it was exposed in the last game against Pakistan. The side messed up in the last three overs of the game to lose by 5 wickets where sloppy fielding was also to be blamed. They have enjoyed a good record against Sri Lanka in recent years and Sharma would like his players to take inspiration from those wins.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul played well at the top and the side would need a good show from them in this game. Virat Kohli’s return to form is excellent news for the team and he would look to add quick runs with Surya Kumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant. Hardik Pandya and Deepak Hooda add will need to do the big hitting down the order as the absence of Ravindra Jadeja was felt in the last game.
Their bowlers have a big challenge on hand after failing to defend 181 runs in the last game. Bhuvneshwar Kumar needs to check his line as the senior bowler on the side. He will need to get early wickets along with Arshdeep Singh. Ravi Bishnoi did well in the last game, but the side would expect better spells from Hardik Pandya and Yuzvendra Chahal as the side lacks depth in the bowling department.
Sri Lanka: It has been back-to-back wins for Dasun Shanaka’s side. They come here with a 4-wicket win against Afghanistan in a close contest. The side would be confident after this win as they chased down a big total. It will be a tougher challenge against the Indians and Shanaka would like his players to be in good form for this contest.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis set up a good partnership in the last game and the side would like to see a similar show from them. Danushka Gunathilaka has also scored runs and he will look to guide the middle order with Charith Asalanka and Shanaka. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga and Chamika Karunaratne make it a formidable batting line-up.
The bowling attack would be under pressure in this contest. Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando were expensive in the last game, and they must come up with a better start in this game. Hasaranga bowled well and he will have to lead this attack. The side would also expect a better show with the ball from Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, and Dilshan Madushanka.
India vs Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs
India Team: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka Team: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka