India vs Sri Lanka Match 6: India will face Sri Lanka for the first time in the Asia Cup. India has already secured their spot in the final, while Sri Lanka has lost two matches in the Super Four group and has been eliminated from the tournament. This match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, at 8:00. In this article, we will explore the playing 11 for IND vs SL, pitch reports, and key players' statistics.

India vs Sri Lanka Super-4, Match 6 Match Details:

India's Team Preview:

India has yet to lose a match in this tournament. They already secured their spot in the final by winning two consecutive games of the Super-4 group. India won its last match against Bangladesh by 41 runs. The audience once again witnessed Abhishek Sharma's fiery inning. 

He scored 75 runs on 37 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. After that, middle-order batter Hardik Pandya steadied the innings, scoring 38 and 29 runs and set a target of 168. In the bowling section, Kuldeep Yadav once again bowled well and picked up 3 wickets, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah took 2 wickets each. Abhishek Sharma was awarded Man of the Match for his excellent performance.

India's Key players:

Sri Lanka Team Preview: 

Sri Lanka topped the Group B points table, winning all their matches. However, they lost both their matches in the super-4 stage; as a result, they were eliminated from the tournament. Sri Lanka lost its last match to Pakistan by 5 wickets. In this match, Kamindu Mendis was the highest run scorer for SL, who scored 50 runs in 44 balls, while skipper Charith Asalanka scored 20 runs in 19 balls.

In the bowling department, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana picked up 2 wickets each. Sri Lanka will play its remaining match against India and will aim to finish their campaign on a winning note.

Sri Lanka’s Key Players: 

IND vs SL Super-4, Match 6 Probable Playing XI

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Surya Kumar Yadav, N. Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Asia Cup 2025 Super-4 Point Table

Scoring pattern at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai:

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is generally favourable for batting. The surface of the pitch is lightly grassed, which can provide some initial assistance to fast bowlers, but over time, the pitch flattens out, providing good opportunities for spinners. 

India vs Sri Lanka Match 6 Prediction:

This match has no special significance for both team. Team India has reached the final, while the Sri Lankan team has been eliminated from the tournament. In this match, the Indian team can test their bench strength, which can help build a better strategy for the finals.

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Squad:

India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Surya Kumar Yadav, N. Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Kamil Mishara, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana