India will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the third match of the Super 4 stage in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, September 06.
Team India are in a do-or-die situation as they lost their opening game of the Super 4 stage against arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets. Hence, they need to win the game against Sri Lanka in order to stay alive in the multi-team tournament.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka are on a roll after their impressive performances against Bangladesh and Afghanistan in their last two matches. So, for fans, it is going to be a cracker of a game.
Pitch report:
Teams batting second have found more success at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, even in chases of hefty totals. Unlike Sharjah, pacers will have their impact at this venue.
Probable XIs:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana/Praveen Jayawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant/Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh.
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- India wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 40-45
- Sri Lanka total: 150-160
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 45-50
- India total: 160-170
Team batting second to win the contest.
