India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final: Hourly Weather Update Of Colombo

17.09.2023 - 04:19 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian cricket team eyes a record-extending 8th title as it take on Sri Lanka in final of the Asia Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

India are the most successful side in the history of the Asia Cup with seven titles, while Sri Lanka can join them at the top with a win on Sunday.

India were narrowly beaten in their final Super 4 match against Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka edged out Pakistan to set up a final date with Rohit Sharma and co.

India rested their first-choice players for the game against Bangladesh, but is expected to line-up with the strongest possible XI.

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