IND vs SL Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis - Match 18

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IND vs SL Match Previews and Cricket Tips

India vs Sri Lanka Cricket Match Previews

Asia Cup 2025

SL 202/5 (20)

IND 202/5 (20)

Match tied (India Won the Super Over)

BatsmanRB4s6sSR
Janith Liyanage* 2200100
Dasun Shanaka221121200
BowlersOMRWECO
Arshdeep Singh* 4046111.5
Harshit Rana4054113.5

Last Wicket: Pathum Nissanka c Varun Chakaravarthy b Harshit Rana 107(58) - 191/5 in 19.1 ov.

Today's Match Live Score

Match tied (India Won the Super Over)
India Innings 202-5 (20 Ov)
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Abhishek Sharma
c Kamindu Mendis b Asalanka
61
31
8
2
196.77
Shubman Gill
c and b M Theekshana
4
3
1
0
133.33
Suryakumar Yadav (c)
lbw b W Hasaranga
12
13
1
0
92.31
Tilak Varma
not out
49
34
4
1
144.12
Samson (wk)
c Asalanka b Shanaka
39
23
1
3
169.57
Hardik Pandya
c and b Chameera
2
3
0
0
66.67
Axar
not out
21
15
1
1
140.00
Extras
14
 (b 0, lb 5, w 7, nb 2, p 0)
Total
202
 (5 wkts, 20 Ov)
Did not Bat
Harshit Rana , Kuldeep Yadav , Arshdeep Singh , Varun Chakaravarthy
Fall of Wickets
15-1 (Shubman Gill, 1.3), 74-2 (Suryakumar Yadav, 6.5), 92-3 (Abhishek Sharma, 8.4), 158-4 (Samson, 15.3), 162-5 (Hardik Pandya, 16.1)
Bowler
O
M
R
W
NB
WD
ECO
Nuwan Thushara
4
0
43
0
1
2
10.80
M Theekshana
4
0
36
1
0
2
9.00
Chameera
4
0
40
1
0
1
10.00
W Hasaranga
4
0
37
1
0
0
9.20
Shanaka
2
0
23
1
1
2
11.50
Asalanka (c)
2
0
18
1
0
0
9.00
Powerplays
Overs
Runs
Mandatory
0.1-6
71
Sri Lanka Innings 202-5 (20 Ov)
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Pathum Nissanka
c Varun Chakaravarthy b Harshit Rana
107
58
7
6
184.48
Kusal Mendis (wk)
c Shubman Gill b Hardik Pandya
0
1
0
0
0.00
Kusal Perera
st Samson b Varun Chakaravarthy
58
32
8
1
181.25
Charith Asalanka (c)
c Shubman Gill b Kuldeep Yadav
5
9
0
0
55.56
Kamindu Mendis
c Axar b Arshdeep Singh
3
7
0
0
42.86
Dasun Shanaka
not out
22
11
2
1
200.00
Janith Liyanage
not out
2
2
0
0
100.00
Extras
5
 (b 1, lb 0, w 4, nb 0, p 0)
Total
202
 (5 wkts, 20 Ov)
Did not Bat
Wanindu Hasaranga , Dushmantha Chameera , Maheesh Theekshana , Nuwan Thushara
Fall of Wickets
7-1 (Kusal Mendis, 0.4), 134-2 (Kusal Perera, 12.2), 157-3 (Charith Asalanka, 15.1), 163-4 (Kamindu Mendis, 16.4), 191-5 (Pathum Nissanka, 19.1)
Bowler
O
M
R
W
NB
WD
ECO
Hardik Pandya
1
0
7
1
0
0
7.00
Arshdeep Singh
4
0
46
1
0
3
11.50
Harshit Rana
4
0
54
1
0
0
13.50
Axar Patel
3
0
32
0
0
0
10.70
Kuldeep Yadav
4
0
31
1
0
1
7.80
Varun Chakaravarthy
4
0
31
1
0
0
7.80
Powerplays
Overs
Runs
Mandatory
0.1-6
72
Match Info
Match
IND vs SL, Super Fours, 18th Match (A1 v B1), Asia Cup 2025
Date
Toss
Sri Lanka won the toss and opt to bowl
Time
Venue
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Umpires
Gazi Sohel, Izatullah Safi
Third Umpire
Masudur Rahman
Match Referee
Richie Richardson
India Squad
Playing
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
Bench
Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma
Support Staff
Gautam Gambhir, Ryan ten Doeschate, T Dilip, Morne Morkel, Sitanshu Kotak
Sri Lanka Squad
Playing
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Bench
Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Kamil Mishara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Binura Fernando
Support Staff
Sanath Jayasuriya, Thilina Kandamby, Upul Chandana, Naveed Nawaz

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IND vs SL Match Prediction, Asia Cup 2025, India vs Sri Lanka Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.

IND vs SL (India vs Sri Lanka) Match Details

Match India vs Sri Lanka (IND vs SL)
League Asia Cup 2025
Date Friday, 26th September 2025
Time 08:00 PM (IST) - 02:30 PM (GMT)

IND vs SL Pitch Report and Todays Weather Report

IND vs SL Match Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE

IND vs SL Pitch Report: The Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch offers an equitable platform for both batters and bowlers. The fast bowlers enjoy significant swing and are expected to capitalize on the new ball during the initial phase of the game. On the other hand, spinners face challenges in getting a firm grip due to the even surface. However, batters will have the upper hand beyond the initial overs for most of the game on this track. The team winning the coin toss should consider opting to bowl first at this venue.

IND vs SL Weather Report: Weather during the match time in Dubai, AE will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 24°C on the match day with 59% humidity and 22.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 79% chances of precipitation during the game.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Score Records:

Total matches: 118
Batting first won: 54
Bowling first won: 63
1st inn avg score: 140
2nd inn avg score: 123
Highest Total: 212/2
Lowest Total: 55/10
Highest Chased: 184/8
Lowest Defended: 98/5

IND vs SL (India vs Sri Lanka) Playing 11

India (IND) Confirmed Playing XI: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Sanju Samson(WK), 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Rinku Singh, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Varun Chakravarthy

Sri Lanka (SL) Confirmed Playing XI: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis(WK), 3. Kusal Perera(WK), 4. Charith Asalanka(C), 5. Kamindu-Mendis Mendis, 6. Dasun Shanaka, 7. Janith Liyanage, 8. Wanindu Hasaranga, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Nuwan Thushara

India vs Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) Match Preview

IND vs SL Match Preview: India will take on Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025 on Friday, 26 September 2025 at 08:00 PM IST at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE.

Asia cup 2025

India (IND) Team Updates

Opening Batters

  • Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill will open the innings. Both are very talented players.

One-Down Batter

  • Shivam Dube will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.

Middle-Order Batters

  • Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya will strengthen the middle order for India.
  • Suryakumar Yadav will lead the India as a Captain. He is also a good Batter

Wicketkeeper

  • Sanju Samson will do the Wicket Keeping for India.

Spin Bowlers

  • Kuldeep Yadav and Abhishek Sharma will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
  • Kuldeep Yadav is having topmost good points in this series.

Pace Bowlers

  • Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack of his team.

Sri Lanka (SL) Team Updates

Opening Batters

  • Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will open the innings. Both are very talented players.
  • Pathum Nissanka was the highest score points gainer in the previous match.

One-Down Batter

  • Kusal Perera will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.

Also Read: IND vs SL Match Prediction, Who will win today Super Four match?

Middle-Order Batters

  • Charith Asalanka and Kamindu-Mendis Mendis will strengthen the middle order for Sri Lanka.
  • Charith Asalanka will lead the Sri Lanka as a Captain. He is also a good Batter

Wicketkeeper

  • Kusal Perera will do the Wicket Keeping for Sri Lanka.

Spin Bowlers

  • Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu-Mendis Mendis will take care of the spin bowling of his team.

Pace Bowlers

  • Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera will lead the pace attack of his team. He is having topmost good points in this series.

India vs Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) Cricket Match Prediction, Team and Tips

IND vs SL Match Prediction: India looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.

IND vs SL Dream11 Team: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma(C), Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.

Toss Prediction, Who will Win the Toss Today?: According to the Possible11 expert toss prediction, SL will win the toss and choose to Bowl first.

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Match Expert Advice: Kuldeep Yadav will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Abhishek Sharma will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.

IND vs SL Head to Head

IND vs SL Head to Head Records: India vs Sri Lanka have faced each other in 31 matches in T20. Out of these 31 games, India have won 21 whereas Sri Lanka have won 9 Matches.

TeamMatch Win
IND21 Won
SL9 Won

Live Telecast

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POINTS TABLE - Asia Cup 2025

NoTeamMWLTNRNRRPtsRecent Forms
Super Fours
1India - Q330000.9136
WWW
2Pakistan - Q321000.3294
WWL
3Bangladesh - E31200-0.8312
LLW
4Sri Lanka30300-0.4180
LLL
Group A
1India - Q33000+3.5476
WWW
2Pakistan - Q32100+1.7904
WLW
3United Arab Emirates - E31200-1.9842
LWL
4Oman - E30300-2.6000
LLL
Group B
1Sri Lanka - Q33000+1.2786
WWW
2Bangladesh - Q32100-0.2704
WLW
3Afghanistan - E31200+1.2412
LLW
4Hong Kong - E30300-2.1510
LLL
M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate
Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result

Full Schedule: Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Recent Forms:

IND - W W W
SL - L L L

IND vs SL Team Analysis & Player Performance

  1. Looking by the pitch behavior, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
  2. Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in last few overs, they can turn the game around at any time.
  3. In Wicket Keeping, Kusal Mendis is the best choice.
  4. Spinners may play major role on this pitch.

IND vs SL Winning Prediction

  1. India team has the upper hand over Sri Lanka team. So try to pick more players from India.

IND vs SL Small League Must Picks:

IND - Kuldeep Yadav [347 points], Abhishek Sharma [238 points]
SL - Nuwan Thushara [258 points], Pathum Nissanka [228 points].

IND vs SL Grand League Risky Picks:

IND - Shubman Gill [81 points], Varun Chakravarthy [103 points]
SL - Chamika Karunaratne [0 points], Maheesh Theekshana [19 points].

IND vs SL Death Over Bowlers:

IND - Jasprit Bumrah
SL - Nuwan Thushara.

India (IND) Key Players

  • Shubman Gill [4, 29, 47, 5, 10]
  • Varun Chakravarthy [1W, 2W, 0W, 1W, 1W]
  • Suryakumar Yadav [12, 5, 0, DNB, 47*]
  • Tilak Varma [49*, 5, 30*, 29, 31]
  • Jasprit Bumrah [2W, 0W, 2W, 1W]
  • Abhishek Sharma [61, 75, 74, 38, 31]

Sri Lanka (SL) Key Players

  • Janith Liyanage [DNB, DNB]
  • Kamindu-Mendis Mendis [50, 26*, 5]
  • Wanindu Hasaranga [1W, (15, 2W), 0W, (20, 1W)]
  • Kusal Mendis [0, 0, 74*, 11]
  • Pathum Nissanka [107, 8, 4, 68]
  • Nuwan Thushara [0W, 0W, 4W, 0W]

IND vs SL Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

  • Charith Asalanka [PTs: 62, CR: 7.5]
  • Shubman Gill [PTs: 81, CR: 8]
  • Suryakumar Yadav [PTs: 110, CR: 8.5]
  • Wanindu Hasaranga [PTs: 179, CR: 8]
  • Kusal Mendis [PTs: 200, CR: 8.5]
  • Pathum Nissanka [PTs: 228, CR: 9]
  • Abhishek Sharma [PTs: 238, CR: 8]

IND vs SL Injury / Unavailability

India Cricket Team Injuries:

  • There are no injury updates as of now.

Sri Lanka Cricket Team Injuries:

  • There are no injury updates as of now.

IND vs SL Live Stream

Where can I see IND vs SL Live Score?

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IND vs SL Cricket Match Highlights

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India vs Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) Squads

India (IND) Squad: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Jitesh Sharma(WK), Rinku Singh, Suryakumar Yadav(C), Arshdeep Singh, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson(WK), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana

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

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