India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023: Playing XI for IND vs SL Super 4, pitch report and more

The Asia Cup 2023 is heating up as India and Sri Lanka prepare to face off in the 4th match of the Super 4 stage. Both teams have participated in one game each in this stage so far. Sri Lanka, coming off a break, will be well-rested for this encounter. Meanwhile, the Indian team had to deal with their match against Pakistan spilling over to the Reserve Day and will be back in action the following day.

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Sri Lanka started their Super 4 campaign with a bang, clinching a 21-run victory over Bangladesh. Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis shone with the bat, amassing 93 and 50 runs, respectively. In the bowling department, Maheesh Theekshana, Dasun Shanaka, and Matheesha Pathirana were the stars, each securing three crucial wickets.

In contrast, India's debut Super 4 match was marred by relentless rain interruptions. The match entered the Reserve Day and saw them score a mammoth 356 runs courtesy of Shubman Gill's (58) and Rohit Sharma's (56) half-centuries and Virat Kohli and KL Rahul's tons. The Men in Blue won the match by a resounding 228 runs.

Asia Cup 2023: IND vs SL Match Overview

Tournament: Asia Cup 2023 

Match: IND vs SL, Super 4

Day/Date: Tuesday / September 12, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Asia Cup 2023: IND vs SL Probable Playing11

India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis

Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Pathum Nissanka 

All-rounders: Dananjaya de Silva, Hardik Pandya (C), Ravindra Jadeja 

Bowlers: Mohammad Siraj, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana (VC)

IND vs SL - R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report:

The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium has consistently been a boon for spinners. The pitch gradually loses its pace, posing challenges for batsmen seeking to score freely. Conversely, fast bowlers frequently find it challenging to leave a significant mark on this particular surface. Despite these difficulties, batsmen who exhibit patience and skill can accumulate a considerable number of runs, setting the stage for an engaging and closely fought contest.