India and Sri Lanka are set to lock horns in the sixth and final match of the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 26. The match, however, is a dead rubber as India have already qualified for the final, while Sri Lanka are knocked out of the tournament. Still, both teams will be looking to end the Super Fours on a positive note.
Match Details
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Match: India vs Sri Lanka, Super Four, Match 18, Asia Cup 2025
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Date & Time: Friday, September 26, 2025 – 8:00 PM IST
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Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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Live Broadcast (India): Sony Sports Network
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Live Streaming (India): SonyLIV, FanCode, YuppTV (App & Website)
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Live Streaming (Pakistan): PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Tapmad TV
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Live Streaming (Bangladesh): Gazi TV, Rabbithole App
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Live Streaming (Sri Lanka): SLRC (Channel Eye), Dialog TV
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Other Regions: Willow TV (USA), TNT Sports (UK), StarHub (Singapore), SuperSport (South Africa)
Team Overviews
India
India have been the most consistent side in the tournament so far. After a 41-run win against Bangladesh, they became the first team to qualify for the final. Abhishek Sharma has been the standout performer with the bat, while Kuldeep Yadav has been lethal with the ball. With two wins in two games in the Super Fours, India are unbeaten and will use this match to test their combinations before the title clash.
Key Players for India:
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Abhishek Sharma (248 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 206.66)
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Suryakumar Yadav (Captain, anchoring the middle order)
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Kuldeep Yadav (12 wickets in 5 games, economy 5.65)
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Jasprit Bumrah (pace spearhead with new-ball threat)
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s campaign has been disappointing. They lost close encounters against both Pakistan and Bangladesh, which ended their hopes of making the final. Despite spirited performances from Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga, the team could not finish games in their favor. They will now play for pride against India and aim to bow out on a strong note.
Key Players for Sri Lanka:
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Kusal Mendis (reliable with the bat, wicketkeeper)
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Charith Asalanka (Captain, middle-order mainstay)
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Wanindu Hasaranga (all-rounder and key spinner)
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Dushmantha Chameera (strike bowler with pace)
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
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Matches Played: 32
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India Won: 21
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Sri Lanka Won: 09
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Tied: 01
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No Result: 01
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First-ever Fixture: February 10, 2009 (India won)
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Most-recent Fixture: July 30, 2024 (India won)
India clearly dominate the head-to-head record and enter this clash as strong favorites.
Probable Playing XIs
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), 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, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Pitch Report – Dubai International Stadium
The Dubai pitch has been batting-friendly throughout the competition. Teams have scored freely in the powerplay and death overs, though the middle overs remain tricky against spinners. The trend has shown that chasing sides have enjoyed more success here. Any loose deliveries are expected to be punished by batters. A high-scoring game is on the cards if dew comes into play.
Probable Scenarios
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If India bat first, expect a total in the range of 180–200 runs.
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Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill could give India another fiery start.
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Sri Lanka will depend heavily on Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round contribution.
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Bowlers like Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav could restrict Sri Lanka under pressure.
Match Prediction
Given their form, balance, and depth, India start as clear favorites. However, since the game is a dead rubber, Sri Lanka may play with freedom, which could make things interesting.
Prediction: The team bowling first has the higher chance of winning, but India are expected to dominate and extend their unbeaten run.
