India will take on the Sri Lankan Tigers in the finale of the Asia Cup 2023 edition. After defeating Pakistan in a nail-biting thriller match, Sri Lanka managed to win the semi-final by the slightest margin, they will meet the men in blue.
Channel Eye (SLRC) to broadcast the Asia Cup 2023 Final between India and Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium on September 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM. The match will be streamed live on Dialog TV and Peo TV.
SL vs India Match Preview
Sri Lanka
In a thrilling encounter, the Sri Lankan cricket team emerged victorious once again against Bangladesh in the highly anticipated Super 4 match. Displaying exceptional skills and determination, Sri Lanka secured a remarkable 21-run victory, leaving their opponents in awe.
However, their winning streak was short-lived as they faced a formidable Indian side in their subsequent match. Despite their valiant efforts, Sri Lanka unfortunately succumbed to defeat, with India emerging triumphant by a margin of 41 runs. In a thrilling encounter on Thursday, they found themselves pitted against Pakistan in a virtual semifinal.
Displaying remarkable resilience and skill, they emerged triumphant by a narrow margin of two wickets on the final ball. In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the team successfully pursued a challenging target of 252 runs within a mere 42 overs.
Leading the charge was the talented Kusal Mendis, who showcased his batting prowess by amassing an impressive 91 runs off just 87 deliveries. Not to be outdone, Charith Asalanka exhibited his mettle by remaining unbeaten at 49 runs off 47 balls, ensuring a resounding victory for the team.
India
India’s journey to the final was characterized by a commendable level of simplicity and directness. Following the unfortunate washout of their group match against Pakistan, the team bounced back with an impressive performance against Nepal, securing a resounding victory by 10 wickets.
This remarkable win propelled them into the highly anticipated Super 4 stage. In an impressive display of skill and dominance, the team completely dismantled Pakistan, achieving a remarkable victory by a staggering margin of 228 runs in the inaugural match.
Building on this resounding triumph, they continued their winning streak with a commendable 41-run triumph over Sri Lanka, securing their rightful place in the highly anticipated final showdown. Despite the remarkable century delivered by the talented Shubman Gill, the team unfortunately suffered a defeat in the third game against Bangladesh, falling short by a mere six runs.
It is worth noting, however, that the team had strategically opted to rest a significant portion of their first-choice players during this match.
Sri Lanka vs India Live Streaming Asia Cup 2023 Final
Disney+ Hotstar to live stream the Asia Cup 2023 Final match scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium on September 17, 2023. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and Sony Sports Network.
In Pakistan, the match will be telecast on Ten Sports and PTV Sports while the free streaming will be available on Tamasha App. T-Sports and Gazi TV televise the Asia Cup 2023 in Bangladesh.
IND vs SL Match Details
Asia Cup Final: India vs Sri Lanka
Venue: R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium
Time: 2:00 PM Local Time, 2:30 PM PST, 2:00 PM IST
Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs India Asia Cup 2023 Final Online on TV
Indian Subcontinent: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Sony Sports
Sri Lanka: Channel eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peo TV
Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel
Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), T-Sports
Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Canada: ESPN+
USA: Willow TV
UK: Sky Sports Cricket, TNT Sport 1
Saudi Arabia: OSN Cricket HD
MENA Countries: YuppTV, Tapmad TV
Caribbean Region: Flow Sports
UAE: Criclife, BeIN Sports
Afghanistan: Ariana Television
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, click below to watch live score and stream
SL v India ODI Squad
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madhushan/Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
